Blood red coloured solution is produced

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Blood red coloured solution is produced when Ferric chloride solution is treated with which of the following?

Options:

KSCN

KCN

K₄[Fe(CN)₆]

K₃[Fe(CN)₆]

Correct Answer:

KSCN

Explanation:

The reaction of Ferric chloride (FeCl₃) with potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) gives a blood-red solution.

FeCl₃ + 3KSCN → Fe(SCN)₃ + 3KCl

_{blood-red colour}