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What is the oxidation state of fe in the product formed when acidified potassium ferrocyanide (k4[fe(cn)6]) is treated with hydrogen peroxide?

What is the oxidation state of fe in the product formed when acidified potassium ferrocyanide (k4[fe(cn)6]) is treated with hydrogen peroxide? 

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Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago

The oxidation number of Fe in K4Fe(CN)6  can be calculated as follows,

 

4(+1) + x + 6(-1) = 0

 

Hence x = +2

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