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Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number And Oxidation State

In which of the following oxidation state of phosphorous is +3?

A

Orthophosphoric acid

B

Pyrophosphoric acid

C

Orthophosphorous acid

D

Meta phosphoric acid

Answer

Orthophosphorous acid

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Orthophosphorous acid.