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  • Iron Chloride Symbol: FeCl₂ vs. FeCl₃ - What's the Difference?
    The symbol for iron chloride depends on the oxidation state of the iron:

    * Ferrous chloride (FeCl₂): This is the compound with iron in the +2 oxidation state.

    * Ferric chloride (FeCl₃): This is the compound with iron in the +3 oxidation state.

    So, there's no single symbol for "iron chloride" - you need to specify the oxidation state of the iron.

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