The oxidation states of iron atoms in compounds A , B and C , respectively, are x ,   y and z . Then…
Solution
Oxidation state of in :
Charge of =
Charge of
Suppose oxidation state of
Oxidation state of :
Oxidation state of because carbonyl is neutral ligand.
The oxidation states of iron in these compounds will be
The sum of oxidation states will be .
Asked in: JEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 1)