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The reaction 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ forms:

The reaction 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ forms:
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  • A Iron carbonate
  • B Iron(II) oxide
  • C Ferric sulphate
  • D Iron(III) chloride
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Iron reacts with chlorine gas to form iron(III) chloride. The formula FeCl₃ shows that each iron atom combines with three chlorine atoms.

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