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Martije has made a slight error in naming a compound monocarbon tetrabromide. What compound is she most likely naming, and what is its correct name? C1B4 (monocarbon tetrabromide) C1Br4 (monocarbon tetrabromide) CB4 (carbon tetrabromide) CBr4 (carbon tetrabromide)

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Answer:

Carbon tetrabromide ~ CBr4

Chlorine monofluoride~ ClF

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:
CBr_4 : carbon tetrabromide

Step-by-step explanation:


CBr_4 is a covalent compound because in this compound the sharing of electrons takes place between carbon and bromine. Both the elements are non-metals. Hence, it will form covalent bond.

The naming of covalent compound is given by:

1. The less electronegative element is written first.

2. The more electronegative element is written second. Then a suffix is added with it. The suffix added is '-ide'.

3. If atoms of an element is greater than 1, then prefixes are added which are 'mono' for 1 atom, 'di' for 2 atoms, 'tri' for 3 atoms and so on.

Hence, the correct name for
CBr_4 is carbon tetrabromide.

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