What is the correct name for the ionic compound, FeBr3?

Question

? ferric bromide
? iron(II) bromide
? iron(III) tribromide
? ferrous bromide
? iron(I) bromide

Answer 1

The correct name for the ionic compound FeBr3 is iron(III) bromide.

This is because the iron (Fe) is in the +3 oxidation state in this compound, which is indicated by the (III). The bromide ions (Br) have a charge of -1 each, and there are three bromide ions to balance the +3 charge from the iron. Thus, the compound is correctly named iron(III) bromide.