Question

Iron and chlorine form an ionic compound whose formula is FeCl3. The name of this compound is __________. Group of answer choices iron chlorine iron (III) chloride moniron trichloride iron (III) trichloride ferric trichloride

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron and chlorine form an ionic compound whose formula is FeCl3. The name of this compound is iron (III) chloride or iron trichloride.

Explanation:

Iron (III) chloride or Iron trichloride is also known as ferric chloride, it is a common compound of iron in the +3 oxidation state. The anhydrous compound is a crystalline solid with a melting point of 307.6 °C.