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What is the correct name for the ionic compound, CuCl2?

? copper(I) chloride
? copper(I) dichloride
? cuprous chloride
? cupric dichloride
? cupric chloride

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The correct name for the ionic compound CuCl2 is cupric chloride.

In this compound, copper has a +2 oxidation state (hence the "cupric" designation), and chloride has a -1 charge. Thus, the name reflects the +2 oxidation state of copper in this compound.

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