When iron reacts with copper (2) chloride, one of two possible reactions take place: Fe(s) + CuCl2(aq) to FeCl2(aq)+Cu(s) OR 2Fe(s) + 3Cucl2(aq) to

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When iron reacts with copper (2) chloride, one of two possible reactions take place: Fe(s) + CuCl2(aq) to FeCl2(aq)+Cu(s) OR 2Fe(s) + 3Cucl2(aq) to
2FeCl3(aq) + 3Cu(s)... What charge does the iron atom have carry in each of the two possible products FeCl2 vs. FeCl3.

Scott · Answer

Cl is -1, so the Fe is +2 or +3

DrBob222 · Answer

I agree with Scott.