Analytical Chemistry Question 221

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

[IIT 1996]

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: C

Solution:

Yellow filtrate is due to chromate ions $ (CrO_4^{–}) $ and green residue is due to $ Fe{{(OH)}_2} $ .