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What is the oxidation number of `Fe "in" K_(4)Fe(CN)_(6)`?

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To find the oxidation number of iron (Fe) in the compound \( K_4Fe(CN)_6 \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the components of the compound**: The compound \( K_4Fe(CN)_6 \) consists of potassium (K), iron (Fe), and cyanide (CN). We know that potassium has an oxidation state of +1. 2. **Determine the total contribution of potassium**: Since there are 4 potassium ions, the total contribution to the oxidation state from potassium is: \[ ...
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