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

In $FeC{l}_3$ the valency of Iron is 3 and we know that the valency of chloride ion is 1. So the name of the compound is Iron (III) chloride or Ferric Chloride.