The structure of the compound or molecule predict the name of compound. given the binary molecule hcl, which statement does not follow the iupac nomenclature rules? a) the hydrogen cation indicates that the compound is an acid. b) the two nonmetals indicate that covalent naming rules apply. c) the name of the anion predicts the name of the final molecule. d) the lack of oxygen in the anion indicates the prefix "hydro-" is used.

B) The two nonmetals indicate that covalent naming rules apply

Explanation:

In order to name a compound, we firstly have to identify the type of a compound:

An exception, however, is observed when we name acids. Although they are covalent compounds, they are named using the rules described by acid naming rules. HCl would have to be named as hydrochloric acid which doesn't obey the standard covalent naming.

particle   p is an electron and particle q is a neutron