Question:

In which of the following oxidation state of phosphorous is +3?

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • Orthophosphoric acid
  • Pyrophosphoric acid
  • Orthophosphorous acid
  • Metaphosphoric acid
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Orthophosphoric acid $H_{3}P^{+5}O_{4}$
Pyrophosphoric acid $H_{4}P^{+5}_{2}O_{7}$
Orthophosphorous acid $H_{3}P^{+3}O_{3}$
Metaphosphoric acid $HP^{+5}O_{3}$
Thus, orthophosphoric acid has +3 oxidation state
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