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Question
Distinguish by adding:
Sodium hydroxide solution and ammonium hydroxide solution to Fe(II) salt solution and Fe(III) salt solution.
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Solution
Sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide react with Fe(II) salt to form a dirty green gelatinous precipitate, while with a Fe(III) salt solution, they form a reddish brown insoluble precipitate.
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