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  • Cobalt(III) Chloride: Correct Naming and Chemical Formula
    The correct name for the compound CoCl₃ is cobalt(III) chloride. Here's why:

    * Cobalt (Co) is a transition metal that can have multiple oxidation states.

    * Chlorine (Cl) has a -1 charge in its ionic form.

    * To balance the charges, cobalt must have a +3 oxidation state.

    * The Roman numeral III in parentheses after "cobalt" indicates the +3 oxidation state.

    Therefore, the full name of the compound is cobalt(III) chloride.

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