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Oxidation states of P in `H_(4)P_(2)O_(5),H_(4)P_(2)O_(6),H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)` respectively are

A

`+3,+5,+4`

B

`+5,+3+4`

C

`+5,+4,+3`

D

`+3,+4,+5`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Let O.N of P in `H_(4) P_(2)O_(5)=x`
`4(+1)+2x +5 (-2)=0`
`:. x=+3`
O.N of P in `H_(4)P_(2)O_(6)=x`
`4(+1)+2x+6(-2)=0`
`:. x= + 4`
O.N of P in `H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)=x`
`4(+1)+2x+7(-2)=0`
`:. x=+5`.
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