Formula FeC2O4 Density 2.28 g/cm³ | Molar mass 143.91 g/mol Appearance yellow powder | |
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Synthesis of iron ii oxalate
Ferrous oxalate, or iron(II) oxalate, is a inorganic compound with the formula FeC2O4(H2O)x where x is typically 2. These are orange compounds, poorly soluble in water.
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Structure
The dihydrate FeC2O4(H2O)2 is a coordination polymer, consisting of chains of oxalate-bridged ferrous centers, each with two aquo ligands.
When heated, it dehydrates and decomposes into a mixture of iron oxides and pyrophoric iron metal, with release of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water.
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