Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds.

Answer 2

$Fe^{3+}$ is easily hydrolysed than $Fe^{2+}$ due to more positive charge.