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Periodicity {nomenclature}
« on: March 24, 2014, 10:55:47 AM »
Na3Po3  [ sodium phosphite / sodium phosphate(III) ]
Which name is more suitable for A-Level courses

NaOCl [ sodium hypochlorite / sodium chlorate(I) ]
Which name is more suitable for A-Level courses

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Re: Periodicity {nomenclature}
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 03:29:03 AM »
There is no such thing as a "name suitable for A-Level course". There are correct names (following IUPAC rules) and there are incorrect names.

That being said, use the names that your teacher requires.
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