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The oxidation number of P in Mg(2)P(2)O(...

The oxidation number of `P` in `Mg_(2)P_(2)O_(7)` is

A

`+3`

B

`+2`

C

`+5`

D

`-3`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Mg_(2)P_(2)O_(7)`
`2(+2)+2x-14=0`
or `x=+5`.
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