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Oxidation state of `P` in `H_(4)P_(2)O_(5), H_(4)P_(2)O_(6), H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)` are respectivelyA. `+3,+5,+4`B. `+5,+3+4`C. `+5,+4,+3`D. `+3,+4,+5`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Let O.N of P in `H_(4) P_(2)O_(5)=x`
`4(+1)+2x +5 (-2)=0`
`:. x=+3`
O.N of P in `H_(4)P_(2)O_(6)=x`
`4(+1)+2x+6(-2)=0`
`:. x= + 4`
O.N of P in `H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)=x`
`4(+1)+2x+7(-2)=0`
`:. x=+5`.


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