The reagent used to distinguish iron (II) chloride and iron (III) chlo

1.	The reagent used to distinguish iron (II) chloride and iron (III) chloride is A. distilled water B. NaOH C. dil. HCI D. Warm water
Answer» We can distinguish between iron (II) chloride and iron (III) chloride by using NaOH. When NaOH reacts with iron (II) chloride, it forms a dirty green precipitate whereas when NaOH reacts with iron (III) chloride, it forms a brown gelatinous precipitate.

The reagent used to distinguish iron (II) chloride and iron (III) chloride is A. distilled water B. NaOH C. dil. HCI D. Warm water

Answer»

We can distinguish between iron (II) chloride and iron (III) chloride by using NaOH.

When NaOH reacts with iron (II) chloride, it forms a dirty green precipitate whereas

when NaOH reacts with iron (III) chloride, it forms a brown gelatinous precipitate.