Question

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

(A) Na₄[Fe(CN)₅(NOS)]

(B) Na₄[FeO₄]

(C) [Fe₂(CO)₉]

पर्याय

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 12

Answer 1

The oxidation states of iron atoms in compounds (A), (B) and (C), respectively are x, y, z. The sum of x, y, z is 6.

Explanation:

Oxidation state
For (A), In Na4[Fe(CN)5(NOS)]−	+2
For (B), In Na4[FeO4]−	+4
For (C) [Fe2(CO)9]−	0
Total	+6