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What does the name iron(II) in a compound indicate about the cation?

A
an 11+ charge
B
a 2– charge
C
a 2+ charge

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Answer:

the roman numeral represents the charge on the cation

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

The answer to your question is the letter C. 2+ charge

Step-by-step explanation:

When we write transition metals, after the name with a roman number we write the oxidation number of that metal.

Metals have a positive oxidation number.

Then, if we have the name Iron (II) that means Fe⁺²

It means that Iron has an oxidation number of +2.

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