A solution of $FeCl _3$ when treated with $K _{ t }\left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]$ gives a prussiun blue precipitate due to the formation of
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The formation of Prussian blue is a qualitative test for the presence of ferric ions (Fe3+) in solution
- $Fe \left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]$
- $K \left[ Fe _2( CN )_6\right]$
- $Fe _4\left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]_3$
- $Fe _3\left[ Fe ( CN )_6\right]_2$
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The Prussian blue precipitate is formed when ferric ions (\( \text{Fe}^{3+} \)) react with hexacyanoferrate (\( [\text{Fe(CN)}_6]^{4-} \)) ions. The product of this reaction is \( \text{Fe}_4[\text{Fe(CN)}_6]_3 \), which is an insoluble complex that imparts the characteristic deep blue color.
Step 1: Ferric chloride (\( \text{FeCl}_3 \)) dissociates to produce \( \text{Fe}^{3+} \) ions in solution.
Step 2: Potassium hexacyanoferrate (\( \text{K}_4[\text{Fe(CN)}_6] \)) dissociates to produce \( [\text{Fe(CN)}_6]^{4-} \) ions in solution.
Step 3: \( \text{Fe}^{3+} \) ions combine with \( [\text{Fe(CN)}_6]^{4-} \) to form the insoluble complex \( \text{Fe}_4[\text{Fe(CN)}_6]_3 \), known as Prussian blue.
\( 4\text{Fe}^{3+} + 3[\text{Fe(CN)}_6]^{4-} \rightarrow \text{Fe}_4[\text{Fe(CN)}_6]_3 \downarrow \) (Prussian blue precipitate)
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