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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CCl\(_4\)?

What is the IUPAC name for the compound CCl\(_4\)?
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  • A Tetrahydrochloride
  • B Tetrachloromethane
  • C Carbon tetrachloride
  • D Chloroform
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The compound CCl\(_4\) is a chlorinated hydrocarbon with a central carbon atom and four chlorine atoms attached to it. According to IUPAC rules, the correct name for this compound is "tetrachloromethane."

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