Question

Imagine that a new polyatomic anion called "platoate" is invented. What would an acid of "platoate" be named?
A.
hydroplatonic acid
B.
platonic acid
C.
platonous acid
D.
hydroplatonous acid
E.
sodium platonide

Answer 1

The name of the acid corresponding to the "platoate" anion would typically follow a naming convention based on its composition.

For polyatomic ions ending in "-ate," the corresponding acids are usually named with the suffix "-ic." Therefore, if "platoate" is the anion, the acid would be called "platonic acid."

So, the correct answer is:

**B. platonic acid**