The name is phosphorus pentachloride. We know that there is one phosphorus because there is no prefix attached to phosphorous. We know there are 5 chlorine atoms because of the prefix penta-. The ending of the second element is changed from -ine to -ide.
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asked 02/21/15What is the name of the covalent compound PCl5?
What is the name of the covalent compound PCl5 ?
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