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A solution of FeCl3 when treated with K4Fe(CN)6 gives a prussian blue precipitate due to the formation of

Chemistryd and f Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (01 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A KFe2(CN)6
  • B FeFe(CN)6
  • C Fe3Fe(CN)62
  • D Fe4Fe(CN)63
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Fe4Fe(CN)63

Addition of FeCl3 to K4FeCN6 in dilute and cold solution gives a solution, prussian blue solution Fe4FeCN63.

The reaction is as follows:

4FeCl3 + 3K4[Fe(CN)6]  Fe4 [Fe(CN)6 ]3 + 12KCl

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