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  • Ferrocyanide Formula: Understanding [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻
    Ferrocyanide is a complex ion, not a single compound, and its chemical formula is [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻.

    Here's what the formula means:

    * Fe: Represents the iron (Fe) atom, which is in the +2 oxidation state.

    * CN: Represents the cyanide ion (CN⁻), which is a negatively charged molecule.

    * 6: Indicates that there are six cyanide ions attached to the iron atom.

    * 4⁻: Shows the overall negative charge of the complex ion.

    Ferrocyanide is typically found in salts, such as potassium ferrocyanide (K₄[Fe(CN)₆]) or sodium ferrocyanide (Na₄[Fe(CN)₆]).

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