QuestionJune 13, 2025

Which polyatomic ion formula and name is NOT correctly paired? 1. CN^- cyanate 2. NO^- nitrate 3. ClO^- chlorate 4. SO42^- sulfate 5. CrO42^- chromate

Which polyatomic ion formula and name is NOT correctly paired? 1. CN^- cyanate 2. NO^- nitrate 3. ClO^- chlorate 4. SO42^- sulfate 5. CrO42^- chromate
Which polyatomic ion formula and name is NOT correctly paired?
1. CN^- cyanate
2. NO^- nitrate
3. ClO^- chlorate
4. SO42^- sulfate
5. CrO42^- chromate

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Answer

1. CN^{-} cyanate Explanation 1. Identify Incorrect Pairing Compare each ion formula with its correct name: 1. CN^{-} is cyanide, not cyanate. 2. NO^{-} is nitrite, not nitrate. 3. ClO^{-} is hypochlorite, not chlorate. 4. SO_4^{2-} is correctly named sulfate. 5. CrO_4^{2-} is correctly named chromate.

Explanation

1. Identify Incorrect Pairing<br /> Compare each ion formula with its correct name:<br />1. $CN^{-}$ is cyanide, not cyanate.<br />2. $NO^{-}$ is nitrite, not nitrate.<br />3. $ClO^{-}$ is hypochlorite, not chlorate.<br />4. $SO_4^{2-}$ is correctly named sulfate.<br />5. $CrO_4^{2-}$ is correctly named chromate.
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