(i) An aqueous solution of a compound A is acidic towards litmus and A sublimes at about `300^(@)C`
(ii) A solution of A, on treatment with an excess of `NH_(4)SCN`, gives a red compound, and on treatment with a solution of `K_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)]`, gives a blue compound.
(iii) The solid A, on being heated with an excess of `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` in the presence of concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)`, evolves deep red vapours of D.
(iv) On passing the vapours of D into a solution of NaOH and then adding the solution of acetic acid and lead acetate, a yellow precipitate of a compound E is obtained.
Q. Can compound A be prepared in the anhydrous form by strongly heating its hydrated crystals?

Options

A. No, because the water molecules are very stongly bound in the hydrated crystals
B. No, because the salt gets hydrolysed in the process
C. Yes, because the water molecules are loosely bound in the hydrated crystals
D. yes, because the salt sublimes at `300^(@)C`

Answer

B