A) + 3, + 5, + 4
B) + 5, + 3, + 4
C) + 5, + 4, + 3
D) + 3, + 4, + 5
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Key Idea Oxidation state of H is + 1 and that of O is - 2. |
Let the oxidation state of P in the given compounds is x. |
In \[{{\text{H}}_{\text{4}}}{{\text{P}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}}\text{,}\] |
\[(+1)\times 4+2\times x=(-2)\times 5=0\] |
\[4+2x-10=0\] |
\[2x=6\] |
\[x=+3\] |
\[\therefore \] |
In\[{{H}_{4}}{{P}_{2}}{{O}_{6}},\] |
\[(+1)\times 4+2\times x+(-2)\times 6=0\] |
\[4+2x-12=0\] |
\[2x=8\] |
\[x=+4\] |
\[\therefore \] |
In \[{{H}_{4}}{{P}_{2}}{{O}_{7}},\] |
\[(+1)\times 4+2\times x+(-2)\times 7=0\] |
\[4+2x-14=0\] |
\[2x=10\] |
\[x=+5\] |
\[\therefore \] |
Thus, the oxidation states of P in \[{{H}_{4}}{{P}_{2}}{{O}_{5}},\] \[{{H}_{4}}{{P}_{2}}{{O}_{6}}\]and \[{{H}_{4}}{{P}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}\] are + 3, + 4 and + 5 respectively. |
You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in
3 sec