Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Fex2 and Fey3 are known when x and y are :

  1. A x = F, Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br, I
  2. B x = F, Cl, Br and y = F, Cl, Br, I
  3. C x = F, Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br Correct answer
  4. D x = Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br, I

Solution

FeI<sub>3</sub> does not exist as I<sup>–</sup> reduces Fe<sup>3+</sup> to Fe<sup>2+</sup>.<br><br> 2Fe<sup>3+</sup> + 2I <sup>– </sup> $\to$ 2Fe<sup>2+</sup> + I<sub>2</sub>.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: d and f Block Elements · Topic: Properties of Transition Metals

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