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19/11/2021 11:31 am
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Which of the following statements is not correct about the reaction given below?
\(K_4[Fe(CN)_6]\) \(\overset{Oxidation}{\longrightarrow}\) \(Fe^{3+} + CO_2 + NO_3^-\)
(a) Fe is oxidised from Fe2+ to Fe3+.
(b) Carbon is oxidised from C2+ to C4+.
(c) N is oxidised from N3- to N5+.
(d) Carbon is not oxidised.
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19/11/2021 11:33 am
Correct answer: (d) Carbon is not oxidised.
Explanation:
In CN-, oxidation of C is +2, and it changes to +4 oxidation state in CO2. So C is also oxidised.