Question

Gold and chlorine form the ionic compound AuCl3. What's the name of this compound in the common system?Question options:A) Auric chlorideB) Gold(I) chlorideC) Aurous chlorideD) Gold(III) chloride

Answer 1

A) Auric chloride

Step-by-step explanation

Gold and chlorine form the ionic compound AuCl₃. The name of this compound in the common system is Auric chloride. While the name of this compound in the IUPAC system is Gold (III) chloride.

Hence, the correct answer is option A) Auric chloride