MCQ
The oxidation number of phosphorus vary from
  • A
    $-1$ to $+3$
  • B
    $-3$ to $+3$
  • $-3$ to $+5$
  • D
    $-5$ to $+1$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$-3$ to $+5$
c
(c) $-3$ to $+5$ $P{H_3}( - 3)$ and ${H_3}P{O_4}( + 5)$

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