What is the systematic name for FeCl2?
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The question is asking for the systematic name of the compound represented by the chemical formula FeCl2, which consists of iron and chlorine. This will involve identifying the oxidation state of iron in this compound.
Answer
Iron(II) chloride
The final answer is Iron(II) chloride
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The final answer is Iron(II) chloride
More Information
Iron(II) chloride, or ferrous chloride, is a paramagnetic solid with a high melting point, commonly used in wastewater treatment.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget the Roman numeral (II), which indicates the oxidation state of iron.
Sources
- Iron(II) chloride - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Give the systematic name of each of the compounds - Chegg - chegg.com
- What is the name of FeCl2? - Quora - quora.com
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