QJEEM21Ch38a5: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Ch38a5 Solution: The oxidation states of 'P' in H 4 P 2 O 7 , H 4 P 2 O 5 and H…

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The oxidation states of 'P' in H₄P₂O₇, H₄P₂O₅ and H₄P₂O₆, respectively, are :

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Oxidation state of P in H₄P₂O₇, H₄P₂O₅ and H₄P₂O₆ is 5, 3 & 4 respectively

H₄P₂O₇

2x + 4(+ 1) + 7 (

-

2) = 0

x = + 5

{H_4}\underline {{P_2}} {O_5}

2x + 4(+ 1) + 5 (

-

2) = 0

x = + 3

{H_4}\underline {{P_2}} {O_6}

2x + 4 (+ 1) + 6(

-

2) = 0

x = +4

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