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Fe2+ does not give prussian blue colour with K4[Fe(CN)6], but on its reaction with (X) prussian blue colour appears with the reagent. (X) is :

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MnO4/H+
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H2SO4
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NH3
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all of above
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Solution

The correct option is B MnO4/H+
Fe2+ gives prussian blue colour with MnO4/H+. They acts as an oxidising agent, converts ferrous to ferric ion. This ferric ion reacts with K4[Fe(CN)6] to form prussian blue colour of ferric ferro cyanide.
MnO4/H+[O];Fe2+Fe3+
Fe3++K4[Fe(CN)6]Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3+4K+


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