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Question
State one relevant observation for given reactions:
Action of Sodium hydroxide solution on ferrous sulfate solution.
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Solution
When ferrous sulfate reacts with sodium hydroxide, dirty green gelatinous ppt. of ferrous hydroxide is formed along with colorless sodium sulfate.
FeSO4 + 2NaOH → Fe(OH)2↓ + Na2SO4
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