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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 28 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Cobalt (III) chloride

Answer
A
CoCl
B
CoCl3
C
Co2Cl3

Explanation

Cobalt (III) has a +3 charge, and chloride has a −1 charge. Three chloride ions balance one cobalt(III) ion, giving the neutral formula CoCl3. Therefore, the correct choice is CoCl3.

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