Question

The oxidation states of iron atoms in compounds (A), (B) and (C), respectively, are x, y and z. The sum of x, y and z is ...............

(A) Na₄[Fe(CN)₅(NOS)]

(B) Na₄[FeO₄]

(C) [Fe₂(CO)₉]

Numerical Value Type

Comments

Redox reactions, oxidation number

Answer 1

Ans. (6)

Sol. The oxidation states of iron in these compounds will be

A = +2

B = +4

C = 0

The sum of oxidation states will be = 6.