The oxidation number of Phosphorus in Mg2 P2 O7 is: - Vidyadip

MCQ

The oxidation number of Phosphorus in Mg₂P₂O₇ is:

A
+3
B
2
C
+5
D
-3

✓

Answer

+5

Explanation:

Mg has o.n. = +2 and O has o.n. = -2

( 2 × 2 ) + 2x + ( 7 × -2) = 0

4 + 2x - 14 = 0

2x = 10

x = +5 ( o.n. of P)

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