Question
Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number
The oxidation number of P in HP2O7− ion is
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
3
Answer
6
Explanation
Solution
Let O.N. of P in HP2O7− ion = x =1 + 2x + 7(-2) = -1 2x = -1 + 13 or x = 6
The oxidation number of P in HP2O7− ion is
5
6
7
3
6
Let O.N. of P in HP2O7− ion = x =1 + 2x + 7(-2) = -1 2x = -1 + 13 or x = 6