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Which among `FeO` and `Fe_2O_3` is more basic?

A

`FeO`

B

`Fe_2O_3`

C

both have same basic length

D

None of them is basic

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To determine which among FeO (iron(II) oxide) and Fe2O3 (iron(III) oxide) is more basic, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Oxidation States**: - In FeO, iron has an oxidation state of +2. - In Fe2O3, iron has an oxidation state of +3. 2. **Understand Basicity and Oxidation State**: - Basicity is inversely related to the oxidation state of the metal. As the oxidation state increases, the basicity tends to decrease because higher oxidation states lead to greater acidity. 3. **Compare the Oxides**: - Since FeO has a lower oxidation state (+2) compared to Fe2O3 (+3), we can infer that FeO is likely to be more basic than Fe2O3. 4. **Consider the Number of Oxides Formed**: - Fe2O3 is formed from a higher percentage of oxygen compared to FeO. The presence of more oxygen generally indicates a more acidic character. 5. **Conclusion**: - Based on the oxidation states and the relationship between oxidation state and basicity, we conclude that FeO is more basic than Fe2O3. ### Final Answer: FeO is more basic than Fe2O3. ---
To determine which among FeO (iron(II) oxide) and Fe2O3 (iron(III) oxide) is more basic, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Oxidation States**: - In FeO, iron has an oxidation state of +2. - In Fe2O3, iron has an oxidation state of +3. ...
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