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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states.Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect?
(1) Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxide
(2) Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than the corresponding ferric compounds
(3) Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compounds
(4) Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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Ferrous compounds are less easily hydrolysed than ferric compounds. The ease of hydrolysis is inversely proportional to electropositivity.
Hence option (4) is the answer.

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