Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

What is the color of $Fe^{3+}$(aqs) ion?

Options:

Yellow

Violet

Colourless

Bluepink

Correct Answer:

Yellow

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Yellow

The Fe³⁺ (aq) ion forms hydrated complexes in water (like $[Fe(H₂O)₆]^{3+}$), which give the solution a yellow to yellow-brown color.