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

Fe3+ is easily hydrolysed than Fe2+ due to more positive charge.