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What is the oxidation state of Fe in introprusside ion ?

A

`+1`

B

`+2`

C

`+3`

D

None of these.

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Nitroprusside ion is `[Fe(CN)_(5)NO]^(2+)` . In this ion oxidation state of Fe is (II), there are five `CN^(-)` ligands and one `NO^(+)` ligand.
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