JAMB - Chemistry (2023 - No. 77)
What is the IUPAC name for the compound CCl\(_4\)?
Tetrahydrochloride
Tetrachloromethane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chloroform
Explanation
The compound CCl\(_4\) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon with a central carbon atom and four chlorine atoms attached to it. According to IUPAC rules, the correct name for this compound is "tetrachloromethane."