Question
Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number
The oxidation state of Fe in K4[Fe(CN)6] is
A
+2
B
+3
C
+4
D
+6
Answer
+2
Explanation
Solution
K4[Fe(CN)6] +4+x+6(−1)=0 or x=+2
The oxidation state of Fe in K4[Fe(CN)6] is
+2
+3
+4
+6
+2
K4[Fe(CN)6] +4+x+6(−1)=0 or x=+2