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By the word 'ferrous' , it is IRON, in oxidation state '2'.

'Ferric' is Iron in oxidation state '3'.

NB The Latin word for iron is 'Ferrum', hence its chemical symbol 'Fe'.

NNB There are no other elemental metals involved.

NNNB All metals, except gold, are often described as 'base' metals', this includes iron.

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