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The chemical equation above describes the neutralization reaction between nitric acid Fe(NO3)3 and potassium hydroxide KOH, resulting in the precipitation of iron (III) hydroxide Fe(OH)3 and the salt KNO3.
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Reaction conditions:
- The reaction occurs at room temperature.
- There must be sufficient amount of reactants.
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Reaction process:
- It starts by reacting Fe(NO3)3 with KOH.
- When the reaction happens, it forms a brown precipitate of iron (III) hydroxide and potassium nitrate salt, while releasing heat.
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Phenomena observed: