What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound, chromium(III) fluoride?

? CrF2
? Cr3F
? CrF3
? CrF
? Cr2F3

1 answer

The correct formula unit for the ionic compound chromium(III) fluoride is CrF3.

In this compound, chromium has a +3 charge (as indicated by "chromium(III)"), and fluoride has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, three fluoride ions are needed to pair with one chromium ion, resulting in the formula CrF3.