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  4. Assertion On adding zinc pieces to aqueous FeCl3 solution, colour changes from deep yellow to light green. Reason Aqueous FeCl3 is acidic and on adding Zn, nascent hydrogen is produced which reduces deep yellow FeCl3 solution to light green FeCl2solution.

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Q. Assertion On adding zinc pieces to aqueous $FeCl_{3}$ solution, colour changes from deep yellow to light green.
Reason Aqueous $FeCl_{3}$ is acidic and on adding $Zn$, nascent hydrogen is produced which reduces deep yellow $FeCl_{3}$ solution to light green $FeCl_{2}$solution.

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