What is the IUPAC name for the compound CCl\(_4\)?
- Tetrahydrochloride
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Tetrachloromethane
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Chloroform
The correct answer is: 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."
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