During the preparation of Mohr’s salt solution (Ferrous ammonium sulphate), which of the following acid is added to prevent hydrolysis of ?
- AConcentrated
- BDilute
- CDilute
- DDilute
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Mohr's salt is .In aqueous solution, ions undergo hydrolysis to form , which makes the solution turbid. To prevent this hydrolysis and keep the iron in its oxidation state, dilute sulphuric acid () is added.