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Standard XII
Chemistry
Nomenclature
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What is the correct formula for carbon tetrafluoride?
A
C
a
F
4
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C
4
F
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C
C
4
F
4
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D
C
F
4
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C
a
4
F
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Solution
The correct option is
D
C
F
4
Chemical formula of carbontetrafluoride is
C
F
4
in which all four valencies of carbon are satisfied by fluorine.
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C
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