JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2012 - No. 16)

Iron exhibits + 2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect?

Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxide

Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than the corresponding ferric compounds

Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compounds

Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds.

$$F{e^{3 + }}$$ is easily hydrolysed than $$F{e^{2 + }}$$ due to more positive charge.