When iron(II) oxalate (oxalate=ox 2 ) is treated with H 2 O 2 , H 2 ox

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When iron(II) oxalate (oxalate=ox2−) is treated with H2O2, H2ox and K2ox, a green compound X is obtained. X reacts with aqueous NaOH to give hydrated Fe2O3, and is decomposed by light with production of iron(II) oxalate, K2ox and CO2. Analysis of X shows it contains 11.4% Fe and 53.7% ox2−. Deduce the formula of X and write equations for its reaction with alkali and its photochemical decomposition. State, with reasons, whether you would expect X to be chiral.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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