IUPAC Names for CuCl, Plumbic Iodide, NH4ClO, SnH4, and KMnO4

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The discussion centers around the IUPAC naming of various chemical compounds. CuCl is identified as copper(I) chloride, while PbI is referred to as plumbic iodide, confirming that "plumbic" refers to lead. NH4ClO is debated, with participants suggesting it could be ammonium hypochlorite or ammonium perchlorate. SnH4 is clarified as stannane, with some confusion over its naming, as it is also referred to as tetrahydride of tin. KMnO4 is correctly identified as potassium permanganate. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding oxidation states and the use of Latinized names in chemical nomenclature, particularly for elements with multiple oxidation states. Participants reference the naming conventions for anionic radicals, specifically noting the distinctions between hypochlorite and perchlorate. Overall, the thread emphasizes the nuances of chemical nomenclature and the need for clarity in naming conventions.
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What would be th IUPAC names for these:

a) CuCl...is it Copper chloride
c) plumbic iodide...?
e)NH4ClO...amonium something??
i) SnH4... tin tetrehydroxide?
k) KMnO4...?
 
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KMnO4 = potassium permanganate
 
c) PbI (Plumbic = Lead, Iodide = Iodine)
 
are the others right?

is this
e)NH4ClO...amonium perchlorate
 
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a) Not 100% sure but would likely be copper (I) chloride just to be specific.
e) ammonium hypochlorite
i) stannane
 
a) can also be called cuprous chloride
 
e)NH4ClO...yes it can also be ammonium perchlorate
 
Thanks I get it now. One other question:

Whats the formula for stannic bromide? Is stannic a element?
 
Sn 4+ tin(IV) or stannic

Therefore it would be SnBr4
 
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thank you :biggrin:
 
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No problem :smile: I hope you understand now.
 
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Roxy said:
What would be th IUPAC names for these:

a) CuCl...is it Copper chloride
c) plumbic iodide...?
e)NH4ClO...amonium something??
i) SnH4... tin tetrehydroxide?
k) KMnO4...?

Nope.Tetrahydride of Tin/Stanium.

Daniel.
 
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dextercioby said:
Nope.Tetrahydride of Tin/Stanium.

Daniel.
:confused: How'd u get that?
 
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MusicMonkey said:
e)NH4ClO...yes it can also be ammonium perchlorate

I thought it was

CLO4 Perchlorate
CLO3 Chlorate
CLO2 Chlorite
CLO Hypochlorite

I haven't taken gen chem in a while, but I thought that per meant "hyper" which indicated an extra oxygen. (-ite indicates one less, and hypo--ite indicates 2 less than orig).

??
-A
 
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Roxy said:
:confused: How'd u get that?

Isn't the compound
SnH_{4}

If so,then it is TETRA (apud 4 atoms) HIDRIDE (it is a metalic hydride) of TIN/STANIUM.

Daniel.
 
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dextercioby said:
Isn't the compound
SnH_{4}

If so,then it is TETRA (apud 4 atoms) HIDRIDE (it is a metalic hydride) of TIN/STANIUM.

Daniel.

ya i think i get it :redface:
 
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MusicMonkey said:
e)NH4ClO...yes it can also be ammonium perchlorate

That's not correct.The anionic radical ClO^{-} is called HYPOCHLORIDE...

Daniel.
 
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dextercioby said:
That's not correct.The anionic radical ClO^{-} is called HYPOCHLORIDE...

Daniel.

Actually, hypochlorite.

Roxy, I suggest you forget about everything in this thread until you read this : http://www.cofc.edu/~deavorj/101/nomenclature.html

Note that sometimes the cation is referred to by the latinized name indicating element and oxidation state. The common latin names for elements are found here http://www.syvum.com/cgi/online/serve.cgi/squizzes/chem/periodic1b.html

These names are used usually if an element exhibits multiple oxidation states. In such cases, the suffix -ous indicates the lower oxidation state and -ic refers to the higher one.

So, iron (II) is ferrous and iron (III) is ferric.
 
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