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The chemical name of the compound whose formula is - Fe2O3.

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The chemical name of the compound whose formula is - Fe2O3.

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  • Iron [II] oxide

  • Ferrous oxide

  • Iron [III] oxide

  • Tri-iron tetroxide

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Solution

Iron [III] oxide

Explanation:

In Fe2O3, the valency of Iron (Fe) is 3+. According to IUPAC rules, it is named Iron [III] oxide (or Ferric oxide).

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Viraf J. Dalal Simplified ICSE Chemistry [English] Class 9
Chapter 1 The Language of Chemistry
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