NEET2013BotanyMineral NutritionActual
What is the oxidation state of iron in haemoglobin?
Options
- AFe ⁻
- BFe ²⁺
- CFe ³⁺
- DFe ⁴⁺
Correct answer
B. Fe ²⁺
Step-by-step solution
RBCs contain haemoglobin. It has four polypeptide chains and four haem groups attached to it or 4 atoms of iron in ferrous form ( Fe ²⁺ ) , thus it can react with 4 molecules of oxygen to form oxyhaemoglobin.