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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 29 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Iron (II) oxide

Answer
A
FeO
B
Fe2O
C
Fe2O3

Explanation

Iron(II) means the iron ion has a +2 charge, while oxide has a −2 charge. One Fe²⁺ balances one O²⁻, so the formula is FeO. The correct choice is A, FeO.

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