What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound, aluminum iodide?

a
Al3I

b
All

c
AlI2

d
AlI3

1 answer

The correct formula unit for the ionic compound aluminum iodide is d) AlI3.

In aluminum iodide, aluminum (Al) has a +3 charge, and iodine (I) has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, three iodide ions are needed for each aluminum ion, resulting in the formula AlI3.