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Iron exhibits + 2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect ?

Option: 1

Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxide.


Option: 2

Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than the corresponding ferric compounds


Option: 3

Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compounds.


Option: 4

Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds.


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Ferrous oxide is more basic, more ionic, less volatile and less easily hydrolysed than ferric oxide.

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