MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in phosphate ion?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Phosphate ion is . Let the oxidation number of P be x. Oxygen is −2: . Hence option (C). (A) −5 and (D) +6 are

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