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05/12/2021 11:50 am
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The brown ring complex is formulated as [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4. The oxidation number of iron is
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 0
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05/12/2021 11:52 am
Correct answer: (a) 1
Explanation:
[Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 Let O.N. of Fe be x then,
1× (x) + 5 × (0) + 1× (+1) + 1 × (-2) = 0
∴ x = +1