Question
Question: The oxidation state of Fe in \(K_{4}\lbrack Fe(CN)_{6}\rbrack\) is....
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.
+3
+4
+6
: K4[Fe(CN)6]
+ 4 + x + 6 (-1) = 0 or x = + 2