What statement is most inconsistent about the chemistry of iron? A)Iron(III)hydroxide is very soluble and reacts readily with hydroxide to form Fe(OH)₄^-. B)Iron reacts with hydrochloric acid in the absence of air to yield iron(II)ion and hydrogen gas. C)Iron reacts with nitric acid to yield iron(III)ion and nitric oxide. D)The most common oxidation states of iron are +2 (ferrous)and +3 (ferric).

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Iron(III)hydroxide is actually not very soluble and is known to be a basic compound. It does react with hydroxide to form Fe(OH)3, but not as indicated in the statement.

What Statement Is Most Inconsistent About the Chemistry of Iron