What is the correct name of $F e O$ ?

Iron (I) oxide

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Iron oxide

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Iron (II) oxide

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Iron monoxide

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Solution

The correct option is C Iron (II) oxide
$\begin{matrix} Given compound is FeO. Clearly, Fe is in + 2 oxidation state. Hence, correct name of FeO is Iron(II) oxide. \end{matrix}$

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