Chapter 6, Problem 7ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The correct option corresponding to the Latin system name of ${\text{CuSO}}_3$ is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Ternary compounds are defined as those ionic compounds that contain metal ions connected to two other elements. They have a monoatomic metal cation and an oxyanion in their formulas. In the chemical formula of ternary compounds, the cation is present before the anion. They are named by adding suffix-ate and –ite.

According to the Latin system of nomenclature, the compounds are named by adding suffix-ous or –ic to the Latin name of the metal ion.