Question

10 multiple choice 10 points
what is the name of hc₂h₃o₂?
acetic acid
hydrogen acetate
hydrogen dicarbon trihydrogen dioxygen
acetous acid

Explanation:

Acetic acid has the chemical formula \(HC_2H_3O_2\). Hydrogen acetate is not the correct name for this compound. The name "Hydrogen Dicarbon Trihydrogen Dioxygen" is an incorrect way of naming it by just stating the number of atoms. Acetous Acid is not the correct name either.

Answer:

acetic acid