An aqueous solution of FeSO4,Al2(SO4)3 and chrome alum is heated with excess of Na2O2 and filtered. The materials obtained are:
A
a colourless filtrate and a green residue
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B
a yellow filtrate and a green residue
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C
a yellow filtrate and a brown residue
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D
a green filtrate and a brown residue
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Solution
The correct option is C a yellow filtrate and a brown residue Both Al3+ and Cr3+ goes into solution as [Al(OH)4]− and CrO2−4 (yellow solution). Fe2+ is precipitated as Fe(OH)2. In air, Fe(OH)2 is converted into Fe(OH)3 (brown residue).