Chemistry
Give one test to distinguish between the following:
Iron [III] chloride soln. and Copper chloride soln.
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Ammonium hydroxide can be used to distinguish between the two. Iron [III] chloride soln. forms reddish brown ppt. of Fe(OH)3 which is insoluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide whereas copper chloride soln. forms a blue ppt. of Cu(OH)2 which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide.
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