What is the Average oxidation state of 'Fe' in Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 ?
A
+187
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B
−187
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C
4
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is A+187 Let Fe(1) be the iron atom outside the coordination sphere and Fe(2) be the atom inside the sphere. Fe(1) has +3 oxidation state and Fe(2) has +2 oxidation state. Thus, average oxidation No. =4(3)+3(2)7=+187