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The compound `Yba_2Cu_3O_7` which shows super conductivity has copper in oxidation state_____. Assume that the rare earth element yttrium is in its usual `+3` oxidation state.A. `3//7`B. `7//3`C. 3D. 7

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`Yba_(2) overset(**)(C)u_(3) O_(7)`
`3 + 2 xx 2 + 3x - (2xx 7) = 0`
`3 + 4 + 3x - 14 = 0`
`3x = 7`
`x = (7)/(3)`


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