The oxidation state of phosphorus in `Ba(H_2 PO_2)_2` isA. 3B. 2C. 1D.

1.	The oxidation state of phosphorus in `Ba(H_2 PO_2)_2` isA. 3B. 2C. 1D. -1
Answer» Correct Answer - C Let O.N. of P=x In `Ba(H_(2)PO_(2))_(2)` O.N. of Ba =+2, O.N of H =+1, O.N. of O =-2 `:. 2+2[2xx1+x+2(-2)]=0` `2+2[2+x-4]=0` `2+2[x-2]=0` x=1

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