What is the correct name for the compound, P4O6?

Question

? hexaoxygen phosphide
? tetrapotassium hexaoxide
? phosphorus oxide
? tetraphosphorus hexaoxide
? oxygen phosphide

Answer 1

The correct name for the compound \( P_4O_6 \) is tetraphosphorus hexaoxide.

This is because:

• "tetra-" indicates there are four phosphorus (P) atoms.
• "hexa-" indicates there are six oxygen (O) atoms.

Thus, the full name accurately represents the compound's formula.