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The name iron chloride is unambiguous and specifies a compound with the formula FeCl3. a) True b) False

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False

Step-by-step explanation:

The name "iron chloride" is not unambiguous and does not specify a compound with a specific formula like FeCl3. Iron can form multiple chlorides with different stoichiometries, including:

Iron(II) chloride: FeCl2

Iron(III) chloride: FeCl3

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