NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is formed when iron(II) ions are oxidized to iron(III) ions in the test for nitrogen?
Options
- ASodium sulfate
- BSodium cyanide
- CIron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II)
- DSodium hexacyanidoferrate(II)
Correct answer
C. Iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II)
Step-by-step solution
When iron(II) ions are oxidized to iron(III) ions, they react with sodium hexacyanidoferrate(II) to produce iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II), which is Prussian blue in color.