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Calculate the oxidation number of the underlined element in the following ions. ul(P)O_(4)^(3-) |
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Answer» <P> SOLUTION :`PO_(4)^(3-)` : Let the oxidation NUMBER of P in `PO_(4)^(3-)` be X. The oxidation number of each O atom is -2 .Therefore,`(x)+(-2)xx4=-3` or x=-3+8=+5 HENCE, the oxidation number of P in `PO_(4)^(3-)` ion is +5. |
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