The only cations present in a slightly acidic solution are $Fe^{3+}$,$Zn^{2+}$,and $Cu^{2+}$. The reagent that when added in excess to this solution would identify and separate $Fe^{3+}$ in one step is

  • A
    $2 \ M \ HCl$
  • B
    $6 \ M \ NH_3$
  • C
    $6 \ M \ NaOH$
  • D
    $H_2S \ \text{gas}$

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