Analytical Chemistry Question 189

Question: An aqueous solution of $ FeSO_4,Al_2{{(SO_4)}_3} $ and chrome alum is heated with excess of $ Na_2O_2 $ and filtered. The materials obtained are:-

Options:

A) A colourless filtrate and a green residue.

B) A yellow filtrate and a green residue.

C) A yellow filtrate and a brown residue.

D) A green filtrate and a brown residue.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Green residue is due to $ Fe{{(OH)}_2} $ and yellow filtrate is due to chromate ions $ CrO_4^{2-} $