The only cations present in a slightly acidic solutio are Fe3+,Zn2+ and Cu2+. The reagent that when added in excess to this solution would identify and separate Fe3+ in one step is :
A
2MHCl
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B
6MNH3
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C
6MNaOH
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D
H2Sgas
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Solution
The correct option is C6MNH3 The only cations present in a slightly acidic solution are Fe3+,Zn2+ and Cu2+. The reagent that when added in excess to this solution would identify and separate Fe3+ in one step is 6MNH3. Fe3+ reacts with 6MNH3 to form reddish Fe(OH)3.