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

Options

A. Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxide
B. Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic that the corresponding ferric compounds
C. Ferrous compounds are less volatile thanthe corresponding ferric compounds
D. Feerous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds.

Answer

D

Explanation

`Fe^(3+)` (ferric) compounds are more easily hydrolysed as compared to `Fe^(2+)` (ferrous) compareds since `Fe^(3+)` ion has greataer magnitude of positive chanrge.