JEE Main 2012Annual, Paper 1ChemistryEasyd- and f-Block Elements158× since 2002Iron exhibits + 2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about iron is incorrect?AOption A. Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the ferric oxideBOption B. Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic than the corresponding ferric compoundsCOption C. Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the corresponding ferric compoundsDOption D. Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric compounds.CheckSkip · show solution