The correct name for the ionic compound HgO is mercury(II) oxide. In this compound, mercury has a oxidation state of +2, which is indicated by the Roman numeral II in the name.
What is the correct name for the ionic compound, HgO?
? mercury(II) oxide
? mercurous oxide
? mercury(I) oxide
? mercury monoxide
? mercury(II) monoxide
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