Multiple Choice
What is the correct name for the acid with the formula HClO4?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Acids
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In aqueous solution, what is the correct name for the acid with formula ?
A
Acetic acid
B
Acetate acid
C
Hydroacetic acid
D
Acetous acid
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Identify the chemical formula given: H1C2H3O2, which can be rewritten as HC2H3O2 or more commonly as CH3COOH.
Recognize that this formula corresponds to a common acid found in aqueous solution, known for its sour taste and use in vinegar.
Recall the naming conventions for acids: when the acid contains the carboxyl group (-COOH), it is typically named as a carboxylic acid with the suffix '-ic acid'.
Match the formula CH3COOH to its common name, which is 'acetic acid', derived from 'acet-' indicating the two-carbon structure and '-ic acid' indicating the acid functional group.
Confirm that the other options (Acetate acid, Hydroacetic acid, Acetous acid) are incorrect or non-standard names for this compound.
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