What Statement Is Most Inconsistent About the Chemistry of Iron

question 4

Multiple Choice

What statement is most inconsistent about the chemistry of iron?

• A)Iron(III)hydroxide is very soluble and reacts readily with hydroxide to form Fe(OH)₄^-.
• B)Iron reacts with hydrochloric acid in the absence of air to yield iron(II)ion and hydrogen gas.
• C)Iron reacts with nitric acid to yield iron(III)ion and nitric oxide.
• D)The most common oxidation states of iron are +2 (ferrous)and +3 (ferric).

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