The oxidation number of phosphorus in Ba...

The oxidation number 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

Let O.N of P = x (O.N of Ba = +2, H = +1, O = -2)
`:. 2 xx(+1)+2x+6 xx(-2)+2xx(-1)=0`
`x = +1`.

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