Question 2.9: Writing the Name and Formula of an Anion from the Acid Selen...

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Writing the Name and Formula of an Anion from the Acid

Selenium has an oxoacid, $H_2SeO_4$ , called selenic acid. What is the formula and name of the corresponding anion?

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