Question

Does Iron bind to oxygen?

Answer 1

• Yes , Iron binds to the Oxygen in the heme, forming an octahedral iron complex. This form is called oxyhemoglobin; the form without the bound oxygen is called deoxyhemoglobin.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

Iron can bind / react with oxygen as iron is not a stable element. Iron's outermost orbit is not in octet or duplet state so it can be stable. It binds with oxygen in many forms.

Example - Ferrous Oxide ( Fe3O4).