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The number of $P ??OH$ bonds and the oxidation state of phosphorus atom in pyrophosphoric acid $(H_4P_2O_7)$ respectively are

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The Correct Option is C

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Pyrophosphoric acid : $H _{4} P _{2} O _{7}$ Let Oxidation state of $P$ be $x$ $\Rightarrow 4 \times(+1)+2 x+7 \times(-2)=0$ $\Rightarrow 4+2 x-14=0 $ $\Rightarrow x=+5$
basicity of acid is four.
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P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
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