Solution:
SOLUTION
Let the oxidation state of Fe in K3Fe(CN)6 and Fe2O3 be x and y respectively.
As we know that the sum of the oxidation states of all the atoms or ions in a neutral compound is zero.
Oxidation state of Fe in K3Fe(CN)6-
?CN is a negative ligand.
∴Oxidation number of CN is -1.
Oxidation number of K is +1.
∴3(+1)+x+6(−1)=0
⇒x−3=0
⇒x=3
Oxidation state of Fe in Fe2O3-
Oxidation no. of O is -2.
2(y)+3(−2)=0
⇒2y=6
⇒y=3