Asked by emma
What is the correct name for the ionic compound, CrCl3?
? chromous chloride
? chromium(II) chloride
? chromium(III) trichloride
? chlorine(III) chromide
? chromic chloride
? chromous chloride
? chromium(II) chloride
? chromium(III) trichloride
? chlorine(III) chromide
? chromic chloride
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The correct name for the ionic compound CrCl3 is **chromium(III) chloride**.
In this compound, chromium has a +3 oxidation state, which is indicated by the Roman numeral III, and it is combined with three chloride ions, each having a -1 charge. Therefore, the correct nomenclature reflects the +3 oxidation state of chromium.
Additionally, "chromic chloride" is also an acceptable alternative name for CrCl3, but "chromium(III) chloride" is the more precise and formal IUPAC name.
In this compound, chromium has a +3 oxidation state, which is indicated by the Roman numeral III, and it is combined with three chloride ions, each having a -1 charge. Therefore, the correct nomenclature reflects the +3 oxidation state of chromium.
Additionally, "chromic chloride" is also an acceptable alternative name for CrCl3, but "chromium(III) chloride" is the more precise and formal IUPAC name.
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