Q. The oxidation state of Fe in Fe_{3}O_{4} is
A) +3
B) 8/3
C) +6
D) +2
Explanation
(b)
Let the oxidation state of Fe in ${Fe}_{3}O_{4}$ =$\ x$
$\therefore 3x + 4 \times ( - 2) = 0$
Or 3$x - 8 = 0$
$\therefore\ \ \ \ \ x = \frac{8}{3}$
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