alleryWhich reagent distinguishes green Cr3+ and Fe2+ precipitates by dissolving the chromium compound?
AAmmonium chloride
BAmmonium hydroxide
CSodium hydroxide
DBarium chloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sodium hydroxide
Excess sodium hydroxide dissolves chromium(III) hydroxide but leaves iron(II) hydroxide undissolved.
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