The molecular formula of ferric oxide is ________ .
A
FeO
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B
Fe2O
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C
Fe2O3
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is CFe2O3
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.