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What is the correct name for CuCl₂?a. Copper(1) chlorideb. Copper(1) dichloridec. Copper(II) chlorided. Copper(II) dischloride

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Step-by-step explanation:

CuCl2 = Cu^2+ and Cl-

So copper is copper (II)

Cl- is chloride

the correct name is copper (II) chloride

Answer: c. Copper(II) chloride

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