CHEMISTRY

JAMB 2005 - Question 9

Chemistry 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 9: What is the correct IUPAC name for NO?

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
What is the correct IUPAC name for NO?
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

The correct IUPAC name for NO (nitric oxide) is simply "nitric oxide." IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) nomenclature typically uses systematic names to describe chemical compounds, and in this case, "nitric oxide" is the accepted name for the molecule NO.