Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect-

Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following state

1.	Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect-
Answer» Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than ferric compounds Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compounds ferrous compounds are more EASILY hydrolysed then the corresponding ferric compounds ferrousoxide is more BASIC in NATURE than ferric oxide Solution :TENDENCY of hydration increases with decrease in size of a CATION. Ferrous ion is larger in size than ferric ion. Consequently, ferric ion will be more easily hydrolysed than ferrous ion.