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Which of the following is the correct name for N₂ O₅ ?

a. nitrous oxide b. dinitrogen pentoxide c. nitrogen dioxide d. nitrate oxide

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Final answer:

The correct name for N2O5 is dinitrogen pentoxide.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct name for N2O5 is dinitrogen pentoxide. In this compound, nitrogen is represented by N and oxygen is represented by O. The prefix 'di-' indicates that there are two nitrogen atoms, and the suffix '-pentoxide' indicates that there are five oxygen atoms.

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