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What is the color of Fe3+(aqs) ion?

Options

A

Yellow

B

Violet

C

Colourless

D

Bluepink

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Yellow

Solution :

The correct option is Yellow.

In aqueous solution, iron(III) ions typically exist as the hexaaquairon(III) complex ion, represented as:
[ Fe ( H 2 O ) 6 ] 3 +

While the pure hexaaquairon(III) ion itself displays a very pale violet color, it readily undergoes hydrolysis in water. This hydrolysis reaction produces hydroxo complex species such as:
[ Fe ( H 2 O ) 5 ( OH ) ] 2 + These hydrolyzed species are strongly colored and impart a distinct yellow or yellow-brown appearance to the aqueous solution. Therefore, the observed color of Fe3+(aq) in practical chemistry applications is yellow.

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