What is the primary oxidation state of iron in FeCl3? (2023)

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What is the primary oxidation state of iron in FeCl3? (2023)
  1. +2
  2. +3
  3. +4
  4. +6

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary oxidation state of iron in FeCl3? (2023)
  • Step 1: Identify the compound, which is FeCl3.
  • Step 2: Recognize that Cl (chlorine) typically has an oxidation state of -1.
  • Step 3: Since there are 3 chlorine atoms in FeCl3, calculate the total oxidation state contributed by chlorine: 3 * (-1) = -3.
  • Step 4: To balance the overall charge of the compound (which is neutral, or 0), the oxidation state of iron (Fe) must be +3.
  • Step 5: Therefore, the primary oxidation state of iron in FeCl3 is +3.
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