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WEBOct 27, 2022 · When only one atom of the first element is present, the prefix mono - is usually deleted from that part. Thus, CO CO is named carbon monoxide, and CO2 CO 2 is called carbon dioxide. When two vowels are adjacent, the a in the Greek prefix is usually dropped. Some other examples are shown in Table 2.7.6 2.7. 6.
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