Question

A compound containing acetate radical is made to react with neutral ferric chloride. The solution is then diluted with water and boiled for `1-2` minutes. A reddish brown precipitate is obtained.Give the chemical composition of reddish brown precipitate.

Answer 1

`CH_(3)COO(OH)_(2) Fe` (basic ferric acetate)
`CH_(3)COO^(-) +FeCl_(3) to (CH_(3)COO)_(3)Fe+3Cl^(-)` (blood red coloration)
`(CH_(3)COO)_(3)Fe+2H_(2)O overset("boiled")toCH_(3)COO(OH)_(2)Fe darr`(reddish brown)+`2CH_(3)COOH`