Iron has two oxidation states, so it can form ions Fe2+. How can you test a solution to find out which ion is present. Outline...

      

Iron has two oxidation states, so it can form ions Fe2+. How can you test a solution to find out which ion is present. Outline the tests and give the results for both ions.

  

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sharon
Add NaOH(aq) to the solution of Fe2+ and Fe3+ separately until in excess.
Fe2+- dirt green precipitate. is formed insoluble in excess.
Fe3+ - yellow red-brown precipitate. formed insoluble in excess
sharon kalunda answered the question on May 20, 2019 at 10:56


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