Q.

The oxidation number of Fe in [Fe(CN)6]3- ion is

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a

 zero

b

+1 

c

+3 

d

+2 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given data : It is given to identify  oxidation number of Fe in [Fe(CN)6]3- ion .

Explanation

oxidation state of  k = +3

oxidation state of CN would be = -1

let's find an oxidation state of Fe by y

3×1+1×y+6(-1)   3+y -6 =0   y=6-3   y=+3

Hence , the correct answer is( C) .+3 

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