Question

What is oxidation state of iron in Fe2O
Please explain

Answer 1

Answer:+3

Explanation:It must be Fe2O3. Fe2O is not possible.

2X+3(-2)=0 (O.N of O is -2)

X=+3

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Answer 2

                   Oxidation state of iron in $Fe_{2}O$:

• The oxidation is the process involved in the ferrous oxide. The iron ion $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$oxidation number is 3 (three).
• And for the$\mathrm{O}^{2-}$oxide ion the oxidation number is 2.
• The oxidative summation of the iron ion and the oxygen ion equals to zero.
• The oxidation number carries to be in different oxidation state resulting in the electronically neutral substance.
• The oxidation results in the donation and the sharing of electrons.