Question

choose the correct name for: fe2o3
iron oxide
iron ii oxide
iron iii oxide
iron hydroxide

Explanation:

In $Fe_2O_3$, iron has an oxidation state of +3. Compounds with iron in the +3 oxidation state are named as iron(III) compounds. Oxide refers to the $O^{2-}$ ion. So $Fe_2O_3$ is iron(III) oxide.

Answer:

iron III oxide