What is the chemical name of water?

Hydrogen trioxide

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Dihydrogen oxide

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Hydrogen dioxide

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Hydrogen oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is B Dihydrogen oxide
The component of water is hydrogen and oxygen. It can be used for drinking and as a solvent.
The chemical formula of water is H₂O, as it has 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.
So, the chemical name of water is dihydrogen oxide.

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