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Ferric chloride solution on standing gives a brown precipitate. Why? |
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Answer» Solution :Ferric ion undergoes HYDROLYSIS in water to form ferric hydroxide, `Fe^(3+) + 3H_2 Oto Fe(OH)_3+3H^(+)` Ferric hydroxide FORMED as shown in the equation is LESS soluble in water. Ferric hydroxide will be in the form of a BROWN precipitate. |
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