Abstract
The molecular formula of potassium tris(oxalato)ferrate(III) trihydrate has been derived by analyzing its different chemical components by volumetric analysis and finally using the data in mole ratio method. The experiment presented here is simple, cost-effective, and student-friendly.
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Author is thankful to his post graduation student Shri Saikat Samanta (2016–18 session) for his help in the experimental work.
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Ghosh, R. Determination of Molecular Formula of Potassium Tris(oxalato)ferrate(III) Trihydrate. Reson 27, 449–453 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-022-1333-2
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