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The molecular formula of ferric oxide is ________ .

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FeO
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Fe2O
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Fe2O3
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Solution

The correct option is C Fe2O3
The molecular formula of ferric oxide (iron (III) oxide) is Fe2O3.
Ferric ion has +3 charge and oxide ion has 2 charge. To maintain electrical neutrality, two ferric ions will combine with three oxide ions. The molecular formula of ferrous oxide (iron (II) oxide) is FeO.

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