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Calculate the oxidation number of phosphorus in the following species (a) HPO_(3)^(2-) and (b) PO_(4)^(3-) |
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Answer» SOLUTION :(a) Let the O.N of P in `HPO_(3)`be x`THEREFORE` 1+x+3(-2)=-2 or x=+3 (b) Let the O.N of P in `PO_(4)^(3-)` be x `therefore`x+4(-2)=-3 or x=+5 |
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