Could anyone of you provide me with the reaction mechanism of FeCl3 with acetic acid?

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Could anyone of you provide me with the reaction mechanism of FeCl3 with acetic acid?

Please also provide another reaction with benzoic acid, although I have a feeling that the mechanism is the same. I know that there will be a formation of some colored complex, however, I don't know the formula to this. Answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-08-15 20:13:27 · 2 answers · asked by DrJamerlan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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[Fe3O(OAc)6(H2O)3]OAc

where Ac = CH3COO

I don't think anyone knows the formula of the iron(III) benzoate complex.

2007-08-15 20:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

FeCl3+CH3COOH<====>CH3COCl+FeCl2OH

FeCl3+C6H5COOH<=====>C6H5COCl+FeClOH

2007-08-16 03:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋