JEE Main Chemistry question

Iron exhibits and oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect?

(A)Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than the corresponding ferric compounds
(B)Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compounds
(C)Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compoundsCorrect
(D)Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxide

Answer: (C)

Solution

Hydrolysis tendency increases with the charge density of the cation, so (ferric) compounds are actually hydrolysed MORE easily than (ferrous) compounds — the

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