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The oxidation state of phosphorus in Ba(...

The oxidation state of phosphorus in `Ba(H_(2)PO_(2))_(2)` is

A

`+3`

B

`+2`

C

`+1`

D

`-1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Ba(H_(2)PO_(2))_(2)`
`+2+2(+2+x-4)=0`
`+2+4+2x-8=0 " " therefore x=+1`
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