Determine the Oxidation State of the Nonmetal Below

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine the oxidation state of the nonmetal below:
FeCl₃

• A) -4
• B) -3
• C) -2
• D) -1
• E) None of the above.

---

Definitions:

Blood-brain Barrier

A protective barrier in the brain that controls the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the brain tissue.

Water-soluble Molecules

Compounds that can dissolve in water, typically involved in various biochemical processes in the body.

Mediated Transport

The process by which molecules are moved across a cell membrane with the assistance of specific proteins, including both active and passive transport mechanisms.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve pairs of nerves that arise directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and supply sensory and motor functions to the head and neck.