Observe the following equilibrium:
$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + SCN^{-}_{(aq)} \rightleftharpoons [Fe(SCN)]^{2+}_{(aq)}$
(yellow) (colorless) (deep red)
Addition of aqueous oxalic acid solution to the above equilibrium:

  • A
    Shifts the equilibrium towards the formation of $[Fe(SCN)]^{2+}$
  • B
    Deep red color increases
  • C
    Intensity of deep red color decreases
  • D
    No change in equilibrium

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$Fe^{3+}_{(aq)} + SCN^{-}_{(aq)} \rightleftharpoons [Fe(SCN)]^{2+}_{(aq)}$
(Yellow) (Colourless) (Deep red)

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