Question

What is the chemical name of the compound $FeC{l}_3$?

• A. Iron(II) Chloride
• B. Ferrous Chloride
• C. Iron (III) Chloride
• D. Aluminium Chloride

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Iron (III) Chloride

The valency of chloride ion is 1 so in $FeC{l}_3$, the valency of Fe is 3. Fe(III) is also known as Ferric ion. So the name of the compound is Iron(III) chloride or Ferric chloride.