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Oxidation number of iron in Hematite, Magnetite and Siderite respectively is :

A

`+3,+(5)/2and +1`

B

`+2 , +1 and +3`

C

`+3,+(4)/3and +3`

D

`+3,+(8)/3and +2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
In Hematite `(Fe_(2)O_(3))`, Iron present in + 3 state.
In Magnetite `(Fe_(3)O_(4))`, Iron present in `+(8)/(3)` state.
In Siderite `(FeCO_(3))`, Iron present in + 2 state.
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