name the following chemical compound. fepo4 a. iron(ii) phosphate b. iron(ii) phosphide c. iron(iii) phosphate d. iron(iii) phosphide
Answer: The correct answer is Option c.
Explanation:
We are given a chemical compound having a chemical formula of \(FePO_4\)
This is an ionic compound formed by the combination of iron and phosphate ions. This compound is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom.
The nomenclature of ionic compounds is given by:
The chemical name for the given compound is Iron (III) phosphate.
Hence, the correct answer is Option c.