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An aqueous solution which is slightly acidic contain cations Fe3+, Zn2+ and Cu2+. The reagent that when added in excess to this solution would identify the separate Fe3+ ion in one step is_________.

A
2MHCl
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6MNH3
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6MNaOH
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H2S gas
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Solution

The correct option is A 6MNH3
Option (B) is correct.
The reagent that when added in excess to this solution would identify the separate Fe3+ ion in one step is 6MNH3
Fe3++3NH4OHFe(OH)3(reddish brown)+3NH+4
Cu2++4NH3[Cu(NH3)4]2+(blue color solublecomplex)
Zn2++4NH3[Zn(NH3)4]2+(colorless soluble complex)

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