Does not exist because :

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FeI3\text{FeI}_3 does not exist because : (1) of large size (2) Fe3+\text{Fe}^{3+} oxidises I−\text{I}^- to I2\text{I}_2 (3) of low lattice energy (4) iodine is not highly electronegative enough to oxidise Fe to Fe3+\text{Fe}^{3+}

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