Why Is an Aqueous Solution of Fe³⁺ Acidic

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why is an aqueous solution of Fe³⁺ acidic?

• A)Iron ions attract hydroxide ions from water leaving hydrogen ions.
• B)Iron ions react with water to produce hydrogen ions.
• C)Iron ions attract water molecules to form a complex.
• D)Iron ions form a complex with water then lose hydrogen ions from its water ligands.
• E)Iron ions force the dissociation of water.

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