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Standard XII
Chemistry
Valency and Oxidation State
Oxidation sta...
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Oxidation state of phosphorous in PO3−4 is:

A
2
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5
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4
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1
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B 5
Oxidation state of phosphorous in PO3−4 is +5.
Let, X be the oxidation state of phosphorous.
X+4(−2)=−3X−8=−3X=+5

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