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Iron(II) cyanide 
Summary
Iron(II) cyanide is an inorganic compound with the empirical formula Fe(CN)2. It may have a Fe2[Fe(CN)6] structure.[1][better source needed]
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Iron(II) cyanide
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| Fe(CN)2 | |
| Molar mass | 107.881 |
| Appearance | pale green solid[1] |
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Other cations
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cobalt(II) cyanide nickel(II) cyanide |
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potassium ferrocyanide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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ProductionEdit
Iron(II) cyanide can be produced by dissolving ammonium ferrocyanide at 320 °C.
3 (NH4)4Fe(CN)6 → Fe2Fe(CN)6 + 12 NH4CN
ReactionEdit
Iron(II) cyanide can react with potassium hydroxide solvent to produce iron(II) hydroxide and potassium ferrocyanide.[1]
Fe2Fe(CN)6 + 4 KOH → 2 Fe(OH)2 + K4Fe(CN)6