In this technique, ferricyanide is reduced to ferrocyanide. When in the presence of ferric salts, Prussian blue will be produced. What do you call this method?
A)Schmorl's Ferric Ferricyanide
B)Gomori's Aldehyde
C)Gmelin Technique
D)Modified Fouchet's technique

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Schmorl's Ferric Ferricyanide
In Schmorl's Ferric Ferricyanide, ferricyanide is reduced to ferrocyanide and when in the presence of ferric salts, Prussian blue will be produced. The reaction is seen with some lipofuscins, neuroendocrine cell granules, bile and melanin. All the other choices do not accurately fit the description in the question.

In This Technique, Ferricyanide Is Reduced to Ferrocyanide