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Phosphorous normally exhibits a covalenc...

Phosphorous normally exhibits a covalency of _____ and ____ .

A

`+1 and +2`

B

`+2 and +3 `

C

`+3 and +4`

D

`+3 and +5`

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D
The usual oxidation state shown by any group 15 element is +5. But owing to inert pair effect, it is two units less than usual oxidation state and hence, the lower oxidation state shown by phosphorus is + 3.
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