Question
During the preparation of Mohr's salt solution (Ferrous ammonium sulphate), which of the following acid is added to prevent hydrolysis of Fe ^ 2+ ion?
NEET
Chemistry
d and f Block Elements
2024
NEET 2024
NEET Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. concentrated sulphuric acid
- B. dilute nitric acid
- C. dilute sulphuric acid
- D. dilute hydrochloric acid
Answer
C. dilute sulphuric acid
Step-by-step solution
During the preparation of Mohr's salt, dilute sulphuric acid is added to prevent the hydrolysis of Fe ^ 2+ ion.
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