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How to Write the Name for PCl3

Learning to name chemical compounds requires that you:

  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For PCl3 use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming PCl3

Since we have two non-metals, P and Cl, this is a molecular compound.

Name the first element as found on the Periodic Table.

Add the prefix before Chlorine and then replace the ine in Chlorine with ide.

mono di tri tetra penta hexa hepta octa non dec
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