QJEEM12Ch1864: JEE Main 2012 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM12Ch1864 Solution: Iron exhibits + 2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the…

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Iron exhibits + 2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect?

A Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxide
B Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than the corresponding ferric compounds
C Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compounds
D Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds.

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F{e^{3 + }}

is easily hydrolysed than

F{e^{2 + }}

due to more positive charge.

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