Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

A solution of $\mathrm{FeCl_3}$ when treated with $\mathrm{K_4[Fe(CN)_6]}$ gives a prussium blue precipitate due to the formation of :

  1. A $\mathrm{Fe[Fe(CN)_{6}]}$
  2. B $\mathrm{Fe_{4}[Fe(CN)_{6}]_{3}}$ Correct answer
  3. C $\mathrm{Fe_{3}[Fe(CN)_{6}]_{2}}$
  4. D $\mathrm{K[Fe_{2}(CN)_{6}]}$

Solution

$\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}+\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]^{4-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Fe}_{4}\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]_{3}$(Prussium Blue)

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Ligands and Coordination Number

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