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The oxidation number of iron in Fe3O4 is...

The oxidation number of iron in `Fe_3O_4` is

A

`+2`

B

`+3`

C

`8/3`

D

`2/3`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Let the oxidation state of iron in `Fe_3O_4` be x.
`3(+x)+4(-2)=0`
`3(+x)+4(-2)=0`
`rArr3x-8=0`
`rArr3x=8`
`thereforex=8//3`
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  • The oxidation number of iron in Fe_(3)O_(4) is

    A
    `+2`
    B
    `+3`
    C
    `8//3`
    D
    `2//3`

  • The oxidation number of iron in Fe_(3)O_(4) is

    A
    `+2`
    B
    `+3`
    C
    `8//3`
    D
    `2//3`

  • Oxidation number of Fe in Fe_(3)O_(4) is

    A
    `+2`
    B
    `+3`
    C
    `(8)/(3)`
    D
    `(2)/(3)`

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