IUPAC Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry 2005 - Polynuclear Hydrides

Polynuclear Hydrides

A prefix di-, tri- etc. is added to the parent hydride name. Examples are:

  • HOOH, dioxidane (hydrogen peroxide is an acceptable name)
  • H2PPH2, diphosphane
  • H3SiSiH2SiH2SiH3, tetrasilane

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