Oxidation state of Fe in Fe(3)O(4) is...

Oxidation state of Fe in `Fe_(3)O_(4)` is

A

`+2`

B

`+3`

C

`8//3`

D

`2//3`

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The correct Answer is:

C

In `Fe_(3)O_(4)` let O.N. of Fe = x
`3x + 4(-2) =0 or x =8//3`.

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