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Oxidation states of the metal in the minerals haematite and magnetite, respectively, are

A

II, III in haematite and III in magnetite

B

II, III in haematite and II in magnetite.

C

II in haematite and II and III in magnetite.

D

III in haematite and II and III in magnetite.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Haematite : `Fe_2(III) o_3`, Magnetite : `Fe_2O_4= FeO.Fe_2o_3 -= Fe (II) O.Fe_2 (III) O_3`.
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