Answer to Question #184109 in Inorganic Chemistry for Amy Jose

Question

[Fe(H2O)6]2+ reacts with Cl2 to form orange brown solution(A) and then with NaOH to produce an orange brown precipitate(B). Identify formulas of A and B

Answer 1

[Fe(H2O)6]2+ + Cl2 = [Fe(H2O)6]Cl3

[Fe(H2O)6]Cl3 + NaOH = NaCl + Fe(OH)3 + H2O

A - [Fe(H2O)6]Cl3

B - Fe(OH)3