Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer: CBr4 (carbon tetrabromide)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The slight error has been to use the prefix mono to name monocarbon.

The compound she is most likely naming is:


`CBr_4`.

As you see, the chemical formula has 1 atom of C, which is likely why she named it mono, and 4 atoms of Br.

The right name is carbon monobromide, i.e. you have to supress the prefix mono, as per IUPAC rules.