How to distinguish between fe2+ and fe3+?
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They have different number of electrons.
The most effective way to distinguish them is:-
Fe2+ has a pale green colour and turns violet when added to water.
Fe3+ forms a blood red solution with thiocyanate ions.
Fe2+ has paramagnetic properties.
Fe3+ has diamagnetic properties due to one lone electron.
The most effective way to distinguish them is:-
Fe2+ has a pale green colour and turns violet when added to water.
Fe3+ forms a blood red solution with thiocyanate ions.
Fe2+ has paramagnetic properties.
Fe3+ has diamagnetic properties due to one lone electron.
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