A green solution of iron sulfate is placed in a test-tube and chlorine water added. The colour of the expected mixture is most likely to be ________.

colourless

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brown

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The correct option is B brown
The $F e^{2 +}$ ions are oxidised to $F e^{3 +}$ ions which gives it a brown colour.

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A green solution of iron sulfate is placed in a test-tube and chlorine water added. The colour of the expected mixture is most likely to be ________.

The correct option is B brownThe Fe2+Fe2+ ions are oxidised to Fe3+Fe3+ ions which gives it a brown colour.

The correct option is B brown
The $F e^{2 +}$ ions are oxidised to $F e^{3 +}$ ions which gives it a brown colour.