Question

5. The compound is called:
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(1 Point)
VP2
Vanadium (1) phosphide
Vanadium (IV) phosphide
Vanadium phosphide
Vanadium (VI) phosphide
Vanadium (V) phosphide
6. The compound is called

Answer 1

Answer:

Vanadium (VI) Phosphide

Explanation:

Vanadium has a 6+ charge for this compound, so there needs to be two phosphorus atoms to satisfy the charges. This is an ionic compound as well so the roman numerals need to be present.