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What is the average oxidation state of iron in magnetite, Fe3O4?
A+3
B+8/3
C+4
D+2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. +8/3
Four oxygens contribute -8, so the three iron atoms share +8, giving +8/3 on average.
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