Which is oxidation state of iron in haemoglobin?

F e^{-}

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F e^{2 +}

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F e^{3 +}

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F e^{4 +}

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Solution

The correct option is B $F e^{2 +}$
Iron atom in the Haemoglobin of blood is in the +2 Oxidation state. ie., Iron is present as Fe(II) ion.
If it is present in the +3 Oxidation state, then it cannot coordinate with the oxygen atom.
The oxidation state of Fe in Hemoglobin is +2. so , option B is correct

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