Question

the oxidation number that iron does not exhibit in is common compounds or in its elemental state is​

Answer 1

Answer:+2 and +3

Explanation+2(ferrous) and +3 (ferric)are the most common

Oxidation states shown by iron compounds .but in some cases iron even shows low oxidation states

Answer 2

Concept introduction:

Oxidation number is considered as a hypothetical change in the respective characteristics of an atoms depending on the situation that it only bonds with different ionic atoms.

Explanation:

We have been given a question that represents the oxidation number of the iron ores along with the common compounds and its elemental state.

+2(ferrous) and +3 (ferric)are the most common.

Final answer:

+2 and +3

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