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The oxidation state of phosphorus in cyclometaphosphoric acid is :

A

`+3`

B

`+5`

C

`-3`

D

`+2`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The structure of acids is : `(HPO_(3))_(3)` oxidation state of 'P' is : `6(+1+x+3(-2))=0`
x=6-1=+5
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