The presence of dangerous peroxides in an ether sample can be tested in the laboratory. Addition of an aqueous solution of ferrous ammonium sulfate () followed by potassium thiocyanate () yields a spe

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The presence of dangerous peroxides in an ether sample can be tested in the laboratory. Addition of an aqueous solution of ferrous ammonium sulfate ($Fe^{2+}$) followed by potassium thiocyanate ($KSCN$) yields a specific observation if peroxides are present. What is it?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. Peroxides act as oxidizing agents, oxidizing the ions to ions. The newly formed ions immediately react with the added thiocyanate ions () to form a blood-red coordination complex, .

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