Ferric alum gives red colour with NH4SCN due to formation of:
A
Al(SCN)3
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B
[Fe(SCN)3]−
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C
Fe(SCN)3
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D
[Fe(SCN)]2+
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Solution
The correct option is BFe(SCN)3 Ferric alum gives red colour with NH4SCN due to formation of [Fe(SCN)]3. Ferric alum is ammonium iron(III) sulfate. Fe(III) ion reacts with NH4SCN to give deep red colour of ferric thiocyanate.