What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound, iron(II) chloride?

? FeCl
? FeCl2
? FeCl3
? InCl2
? Fe2Cl

1 answer

The correct formula unit for the ionic compound iron(II) chloride is FeCl2.

In iron(II) chloride, iron has a +2 oxidation state, and each chloride ion (Cl) has a -1 charge. Therefore, to balance the charges, you need two chloride ions for each iron(II) ion, leading to the formula FeCl2.