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The oxidation state of central atom in the anion of compound `NaH_(2)PO_(2)` will be . . . . . . . . .

A

`+3`

B

`+5`

C

`+1`

D

`-3`

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C
`overset(+1)(Na)overset(+1)((H))_(2)overset(x)(P)overset(-2)(O)_(2)"Here", (+1) + 2(+1) + x + 2(-2) = 0, i.e., x = + 1`
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