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Offline yess

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What is the formula for the reaction between salicylic acid and iron
« on: October 10, 2010, 10:56:47 PM »
i know salicylic acid is c7h603 and iron is fe3+ so is the iron complex that forms just Fe(C7H6O3)3 ??
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Re: What is the formula for the reaction between salicylic acid and iron
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2010, 11:54:15 PM »
you have the reactants and product,just balance it
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Re: What is the formula for the reaction between salicylic acid and iron
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 12:37:43 AM »
Quote from: ooosh on October 10, 2010, 11:54:15 PM
you have the reactants and product,just balance it

my book says it's a 1:1 relationship so is it just C7H6O3 + Fe3+ --> FeC7H603??
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Re: What is the formula for the reaction between salicylic acid and iron
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 01:44:37 AM »
FeC7H5O32+
Note - iron(III) can form 3 complexes with salicylic acid eg
http://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_EN_CB5410125.htm
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