What is the chemical name of the covalent compound P4O9?

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The question is asking for the chemical name of a specific covalent compound identified by its formula, P4O9. This requires knowledge of chemical nomenclature to determine the appropriate name.

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tetraphosphorus nonaoxide

The final answer is tetraphosphorus nonaoxide

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The final answer is tetraphosphorus nonaoxide

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Tetraphosphorus nonaoxide is a covalent compound consisting of four phosphorus atoms and nine oxygen atoms. Its name follows the IUPAC nomenclature for molecular compounds.

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A common mistake is to confuse it with other similar phosphorus oxides like P4O6 or P4O10.

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