Which of the following is an incorrect name for an acid? A. acetic acid B. hydrocarbonate acid C. hydrocyanic acid D. sulfurous acid E. phosphoric acid

Respuesta :

Answer:

The answer to your question is letter B

Explanation:

Incorrect name

A. acetic acid               This name is correct for the acid with formula CH₃COOH

B. hydrocarbonate acid  This is not the name for acid but for a molecule that has hydrogen and a metal.  

C. hydrocyanic acid   This name is correct for the inorganic molecule with formula HCN

D. sulfurous acid          This name is correct and is the name of the inorganic molecule with formula H₂SO₃.

E. phosphoric acid       This name is correct for the acid with formula H₃PO₄.