Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Join your school's WhatsApp group

What is the IUPAC name for the compound CCl\(_4\)?

Chemistry
JAMB 2023

What is the IUPAC name for the compound CCl\(_4\)?

  • A. Tetrahydrochloride
  • B. Tetrachloromethane
  • C. Carbon tetrachloride
  • D. Chloroform
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Join your school's WhatsApp group
NECO June/July 2024 - Get offline past questions & answers - Download objective & theory, all in one app 48789
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

The compound CCl\(_4\) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon with a central carbon atom and four chlorine atoms attached to it. According to IUPAC rules, the correct name for this compound is "tetrachloromethane."

There is an explanation video available below.


Report an Error Ask A Question Download App
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Join your school's WhatsApp group
NECO June/July 2024 - Get offline past questions & answers - Download objective & theory, all in one app 48789

Explanation Video

Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Join your school's WhatsApp group
NECO June/July 2024 - Get offline past questions & answers - Download objective & theory, all in one app 48789

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

{{ settings.no_comment_msg ? settings.no_comment_msg : 'There are no comments' }}

Quick Questions

Post your Contribution

Please don't post or ask to join a "Group" or "Whatsapp Group" as a comment. It will be deleted. To join or start a group, please click here

{{ quote.posted_by.display_name }}
{{ settings.form_textarea_description }}
 
NECO June/July 2024 - Get offline past questions & answers - Download objective & theory, all in one app 48789
Join your school's WhatsApp group
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
NECO June/July 2024 - Get offline past questions & answers - Download objective & theory, all in one app 48789
Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts
Join your school's WhatsApp group