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Sodium fusion extract, obtained from aniline, on treatment with iron (II) sulphate and H2SO4, in presence of air gives a Prussian blue precipitate. The blue colour is due to the formation of
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Solution:
[Fe(CN)6]4− is formed which forms Prussian blue with Fe3+ Fe3++[Fe(CN)6]4−→Prussian blueFe4[Fe(CN)6]3