Question

The compound with the formula CO is called carbon monoxide. Suggest why it is not simply called "carbon oxide".

Pls answer quick URGENT​

Answer 1

Answer:

BEACAUSE THE TOTAL MOLECULE OF OXYGEN IS SINGLE

AND IF SAID OXIDE WE CAN`T KNOW THAT HOW MANY MOLEULE OF OXYGEN TAKE PLACE

( I AM FROM CLASS 8 ) LIKE IT . IF IT IS CORRECT

Answer 2

Carbon Monoxide tells how many oxygen atoms are there in an compound if there will be simply carbon oxide we won't know how many atoms are there in the compound.