The correct formula unit for ferric oxide is \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \). Ferric indicates that iron is present in the +3 oxidation state, and since oxygen typically has a -2 charge, the formula reflects the balance of charges. Therefore, the correct answer is \( \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 \).
What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound, ferric oxide?
? FeO
? Fe2O
? Fe3O4
? Fe3O2
? Fe2O3
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