Concept explainers
Interpretation:
Oxidation state of phosphorus in the given compounds and inference is to be determined
Concept introduction:
Oxidation number: It is defined as charge the atom would have if electrons are not shared but transfer completely.
Answer to Problem 85A
Phophorus can have many oxidation states. On changing the compound, oxidation state is changed.
Explanation of Solution
Oxidation state of
Oxidation state of
Oxidation state of
Oxidation state of
Oxidation state of
Oxidation state of
Thus phosphorus can show more than one oxidation state.
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