Oxidation states of P in H _4 P _2 O _5, H _4 P _2 O _6, H _4 P _2 O _7 are respectively :

NEET 2010 Chemistry question

Oxidation states of P in , , are respectively :

Answer: (4)

Take H as and O as ; let the oxidation state of P be . : $4(+1) + 2x + 5(-2) = 0 ⇒ 2x = 6 ⇒ x =

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