Question:

Prussian blue is formed when

Updated On: Apr 18, 2024
  • ferrous sulphate reacts with FeCI$_3$
  • ferric sulphate reacts with Na$_4[Fe(CN)_6$]
  • ferrous ammonium sulphate reacts with FeCI$_3$
  • ammonium sulphate reacts with FeCI$_3$
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Solution and Explanation

When the sodium fusion extract is added with
FeCl$_3$ and then the resulting solution is acidified
with dilute hydrochloric acid, the appearance of
Prussian blue colouration confirms the presence of
nitrogen in the organic compound
Na + C + N $\rightarrow$ NaCN
F eSO$_4 + 2N aC N \, \, \, \rightarrow \, \, \, \, Fe(CN)_2 + Na_2SO_4$
$Fe(CN)_2 + 4N aC N \, \, \, \rightarrow \, \, \, \, Na_4[Fe(CN)_6]$
$3Na_4[Fe(CN)_6] + 4FeCl_3 \, \, \, \rightarrow \, \, \, \, Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3$
$\hspace60mm $Prussian blue
$\hspace67mm $+ 12NaCl
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