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7 January, 17:15

The systematic names for water, ammonia, and methane are dihydrogen monoxide, H2O; trihydrogen nitride, NH3; and tetrahydrogen carbide, CH4. Why do most people, including chemists, prefer to use the common names for these compounds?

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    Most people, including chemists, prefer to use these common names for the compounds mentioned because they are frequently found, and the common names are shorter, easier to pronounce, and more widely known.
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