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Oxidation state of Fe in [Fe(CN)6]3 is :

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Let x be the oxidation state of Fe in [Fe(CN)6]3.
Since the overall charge on the complex is 3, the sum of oxidation states of all elements in it should be equal to 3.
Therefore, x+6(1)=3
or, x=+3

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