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Oxidation number of P in PO(4)^(3-) ion ...

Oxidation number of P in `PO_(4)^(3-)` ion is :

A

`-3`

B

`+7`

C

`+5`

D

`+3`.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`x-2xx4=-3`
`thereforex=+5`
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