What is a chemical name for KClO2?
- Mayya Alocci
- Jun 12
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Regents Chemistry Exam January 2025 Question 35
35 What is a chemical name for KClO2?
(1) potassium chlorate
(2) potassium chlorite
(3) potassium hypochlorite
(4) potassium perchlorate
Solution:
KClO2 is an ionic compound because it consists of a metal (metals are to the right of the straircase on the Periodic Table) and a polyatomic ion. To name this compound, we write the name of the metal plus the name of polyatomic ion. Polyatomic ions and names can be found in Table E on the Reference Table. The name is potassium chlorite. Choice 2 is the correct answer.
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