Q. Which of these rules are applicable for naming covalent compounds?
A) nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ite
B) nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide
C) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ite
D) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide
✔ Correct Answer: metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide
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