Question

ch. 3 - compound names & formulas quiz
started: sep 16 at 7:12pm
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question 13
the correct name for fecl₃ is
iron chloride
iron (ii) chloride
iron trichloride
iron (iii) chloride

Explanation:

In FeCl₃, iron has a +3 oxidation state. The Stock - system name is iron(III) chloride and the older - style name is iron trichloride. The term "iron chloride" is too general, and "iron(II) chloride" would be for FeCl₂.

Answer:

D. iron (III) chloride