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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B
6MNH3
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C
6MNaOH
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D
H2S gas
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Solution
The correct option is A6MNH3 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++3NH4OH⟶Fe(OH)3↓(reddishbrown)+3NH+4 Cu2++4NH3⟶[Cu(NH3)4]2+(bluecolorsolublecomplex) Zn2++4NH3⟶[Zn(NH3)4]2+(colorlesssolublecomplex)