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What is the oxidation state of Fe in FeCl3?

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The question is asking for the oxidation state of iron (Fe) in the compound iron(III) chloride (FeCl3). To determine this, we can analyze the oxidation states of the individual elements in the compound, keeping in mind that chlorine typically has an oxidation state of -1.

Answer

+3

The oxidation state of Fe in FeCl3 is +3

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The oxidation state of Fe in FeCl3 is +3

More Information

Iron has an oxidation state of +3 in ferric chloride (FeCl3) due to its balance with the -1 oxidation state of each of the three chlorine atoms.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming multiple possible oxidation states for Iron without considering the specific compound's known oxidation state conventions.

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