What are the oxidation states of phosphorus in the following compounds? H 3 PO 2 , H 3 PO…
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — The p-Block Elements
What are the oxidation states of phosphorus in the following compounds?
H3PO2, H3PO4, Mg2P2O7, PH3, HPO3
H3PO2, H3PO4, Mg2P2O7, PH3, HPO3
- +1, +3, +3, +3, +5
- +3, +3, +5, +5, +5
- +1, +2, +3, +5, +5
- +1, +5, +5, –3, +5
Answer
(D) +1, +5, +5, –3, +5
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