The reagents that can be used to identify Fe3+ is :
A
K4Fe(CN)6
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B
KCNS
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C
CH3COO−
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B All of the above (i). F(III) ions give deep blue colour with potassium ferrocyanide. 3K4[Fe(CN)6]+4FeCl3→Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3prussian blue+12KCl (ii). Fe(III) ion gives a blood red colouration with thiocyanate ions. FeCl3+3NH4SCN→Fe(SCN)3red colour+3NH4Cl