(Q82) What is the oxidation number for phosphorus in each of the following? Please include the positive and negative signs as appropriate. (a) H3PO4 (b) P4 (this reflects the elemental state of phosphorus) (c) PH3 (d) PO43- (e) p3-

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(Q82) What is the oxidation number for phosphorus in each of the
following? Please include the positive and negative signs as
appropriate.
(a) H3PO4
(b) P4 (this reflects the elemental state of phosphorus)
(c) PH3
(d) PO43-
(e) p3-
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