Subjective Type

Calculate the oxidation number of phosphorus in $$ P O_{4}^{3-} $$.

Solution

Let oxidation sate of phosphorus is $$x$$
$$ \stackrel{x}{P} O_{4}^{3-} $$
$$ x+(-2) \times 4=-3 $$
$$ x-8=-3 $$
$$ x=-3+8 $$
$$ x=+5 $$
Thus, O.S. of phosphorous in this ion is +5.

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