AP EAMCET202318 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryChemical EquilibriumActual
Observe the following equilibrium Fe ³⁺( aq )+ SCN ⁻( aq ) [ Fe ( SCN )]²⁺( aq ) yellow colourless deep red Addition of aqueous oxalic acid solution to the above equilibrium
Options
- AShifts the equilibrium towards the formation of [ Fe ( SCN )]²⁺
- BDeep red color increases
- CIntensity of deep red color decreases
- DNo change in equilibrium
Correct answer
C. Intensity of deep red color decreases
Step-by-step solution
Addition of oxalic acid H ₂ C ₂ O ₄ causes the oxalate ions C ₂ O ₄²⁻ to react with Fe ³⁺ ions and form a complex that decreases the concentration of Fe ³⁺ ions. Thus, the equilibrium would shift towards the direction where the concentration of Fe ³⁺ ions would increase which is towards left and this decreases the intensity of deep red colour.