The oxidation state of phosphorus in H₃PO₄ is:
Solution
H₃PO₄: 3(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0 ⇒ 3 + x - 8 = 0 ⇒ x = +5.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 15: Nitrogen Family
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