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Iron shows least oxidation state in which of the following?

A
K4[Fe(CN)6]
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K3[Fe(CN)6]
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FeSO4(NH4)2SO4(6H2O)
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Fe2(CO)9
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Solution

The correct option is A Fe2(CO)9
The oxidation states of iron in K4[Fe(CN)6], K3[Fe(CN)6], FeSO4(NH4)2SO4(6H2O) and Fe2(CO)9 are +2,+3,+2 and 0 respectively.
Hence, the least oxidation state of Fe is in Fe2(CO)9.

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