wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Fe(OH)3 can be separated from Al(OH)3 by the addition of:

A
NaCl solution
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
dil.HCl solution
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
NaOH solution
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
NH4Cl and NH4OH
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C NaOH solution
Fe3+ and Al3+ both beongs to group IIIrd of inorganic analysis and both are precipitated as their hydroxides on adding group reagent, ie, NH4OH in presence of NH4Cl.
Fe3++3OHFe(OH)3
Al3+3OHAl(OH)3
but only ppt of Al(OH)3 is soluble in NaOH solution.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction to s Block Elements
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon