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What is the chemical name of the compound FeCl3?

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Iron(II) chloride
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Ferrous chloride
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Iron(III) chloride
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Iron(I) chloride
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Solution

The correct option is C Iron(III) chloride
Iron shows variable valencies.

When it shows valency - 2, it is represented as ferrous or iron(II).

When it shows valency - 3, it is represented as ferric or iron(III).

The valency of chloride ion is 1, hence in FeCl3, the valency of iron is 3. So, the name of the compound is iron(III) chloride or ferric chloride.

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