Asked by Penny

A student named KClO3 potassium chlorine (V) oxide. Explain why the use of the stock system is not correct in this case and write the correct name of the substance.
Answered by DrBob222
The polyatomic ion, ClO3^- is named chlorate. Chlorates do not have atoms with variable oxidations states which is where the Stock System comes in handy. KClO3 is named potassium chlorate.
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