What is the oxidation state of iron in haemoglobin ?
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Iron atom in the Haemoglobin of blood is in the +2 Oxidation state. ie., Iron is present as Fe(II) ion. If it is present in the +3 Oxidation state, then it cannot coordinate with the oxygen atom. The oxidation state of Fe in Hemoglobin is +2.
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