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Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number

The oxidation state of Fe in K4[Fe(CN)6]K_4[Fe(CN)_6] is

A

+2+2

B

+3+3

C

+4+4

D

+6+6

Answer

+2+2

Explanation

Solution

K4[Fe(CN)6]K_4[Fe(CN)_6] +4+x+6(1)=0+4 + x + 6(-1) = 0 or x=+2x = +2