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Detailed information about the equation FeCl2 + 2NaOH -> Fe(OH)2 + 2NaCl
The above chemical equation describes the chemical reaction that occurs between iron(II) chloride (FeCl2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to produce iron(II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)2) and sodium chloride (NaCl). -
Reaction Conditions
This reaction takes place under standard conditions (normal temperature and pressure), and requires an alkaline environment (due to NaOH) to occur. -
Reaction Process
When FeCl2 and NaOH react with each other, the Fe2+ ion of FeCl2 combines with the OH- ion of NaOH to form Fe(OH)2, while the Na+ ion of NaOH combines with the Cl- ion of FeCl2 to form NaCl. -
Observable Phenomenon
When these two substances react with each other, they produce the characteristic blue precipitate of iron(II) hydroxide and a solution of sodium chloride salt.