Which of the following is the oxidation state of phosphorus in H-PO> compound? O A) -1 O B) -3 OC) +4 O D) +2 O E) +3

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Which of the following is the oxidation state of phosphorus in H3PO: compound?
12 -
O A) -1
О В) -3
С) +4
D) +2
O E) +3
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is the oxidation state of phosphorus in H3PO: compound? 12 - O A) -1 О В) -3 С) +4 D) +2 O E) +3
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