Practice question
Question
What is the oxidation state of Fe in [Fe(H₂O)5NO]+?
Explanation
In [Fe(H₂O)5NO]+, NO is NO+ (+1), 5 H₂O are neutral. Charge = +1, so x + 0 + 1 = +1, x = 0 is incorrect; typically Fe is +2 with NO+.
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