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MHT CET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

What is the EAN of Fe in \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}\) ?

  1. A 34
  2. B 35
  3. C 36
  4. D 26
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(B) 35

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\(\text{EAN} = \text{Z} - \text{oxidation state} + 2 \times \text{coordination number}\) \(\text{Oxidation state of Fe}: x + 6(-1) = -3 \implies x = +3\)