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This reaction gives an intense blood red colour which can be used to detect low concentrations of iron(III) ions.

The reaction can be used to illustrate equilibrium effects.

[Fe(H2O)6]3+
  +  
[SCN]–
         

[Fe(H2O)5(SCN)]2+
  +  
H2O
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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: A2
Ligand Exchange (Inorganic)
Type 23 Lewis Acid/Base Complexation Chemistry

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