What is the name of #FeN#?

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Uncle Toby · Stefan V.
May 28, 2018

Iron(III) nitride.

Explanation:

  • #Fe =# iron
  • #N =# nitrogen

Since it's #"1-1"#, #"Fe"# must have a #3+# charge to match the #3-# charge on #"N"^(3-)# in order .to give an overall neutral species.

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