What is the IUPAC name of the compound represented by the molecular formula NaCIO4?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2007 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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What is the IUPAC name of the compound represented by the molecular formula NaCIO4?
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The IUPAC name of the compound represented by the molecular formula NaClO4 is Sodium tetraoxochlorate (VII). This is because the chlorate ion has a charge of -1 and contains four oxygen atoms, which gives it the formula ClO4-. The Roman numeral in the compound's name represents the oxidation state of chlorine in the ion, which is +7 in this case. Therefore, the correct name is Sodium tetraoxochlorate (VII).
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