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Identification: Redox reactions using Iron(III) sulfate |
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| Thiourea reacts with nitrite in acid to form thiocyanate. In turn thiocyanate reacts with iron(III) to form an intensely red iron(III) complex, which is very soluble in alcohols. (Nitrogen molecules are also formed - try to balance the reaction schemes) |
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