Question

What is the name for C2I3

Answer 1

Answer: The correct name for the compound $C_2I_3$  is, Dicarbon triiodide.

Explanation:

$C_2I_3$ is a covalent compound because in this compound the sharing of electrons takes place between carbon and iodine.. Both the elements are non-metals. Hence, it will form covalent bond.

The naming of covalent compound is given by:

The less electronegative element is written first.

The more electronegative element is written second. Then a suffix is added with it. The suffix added is '-ide'.

If atoms of an element is greater than 1, then prefixes are added which are 'mono' for 1 atom, 'di' for 2 atoms, 'tri' for 3 atoms and so on.

Hence, the correct name for the compound $C_2I_3$  is, Dicarbon triiodide..