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The oxidation state of Fe in Fe(3)O(4) i...

The oxidation state of Fe in `Fe_(3)O_(4)` is :

A

`3/2`

B

`4/5`

C

`5/4`

D

`8/3`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`overset(**)(F)e_(3)O_(4)`
`3x+(-8)=0, 3x-8=0`
`3x=8 implies x=8/3`.
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