Can someone please check this chemical equation?

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Is this chemical reaction correct? Is such a reaction possible?

K4Fe(CN)6• 3H2O + K2CO3 --> 6KCN + CO2 + FeO + 3H2O
 
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RisingSun9681 said:
Is this chemical reaction correct? Is such a reaction possible?

K4Fe(CN)6• 3H2O + K2CO3 --> 6KCN + CO2 + FeO + 3H2O

In a water solution nothing happens because the Ferrocyanide anion is too stable. That's why it needs to be done in the dry state and high temperature.