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"What is the correct formula for iron (II) chloride? A) ClFe

B) FeCl_2
C) Fe_2 Cl
D) Fe(II) Cl"

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Since Iron (II) ion has a 2+ charge and chloride ion has a 1- charge. We need 2 Cl- ions for every Fe 2+ ion, so the answer is

B) FeCl_2
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