Question

Consider the hydrate below.

FeCl3•6H2O

Which part of the formula comes first in the name of the compound?
-the term hydrate
-the anhydrous compound
-the prefix for the coefficient of water
-the physical state of the compound

Answer 1

B or 2nd option: the anhydrous compound

Answer 2

In the name of the compound, the anhydrous compound will come first. The name of the hydrate is ferric chloride hexahydrate.