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The oxidation state of phosphorus in cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid is

A

`+3`

B

`+5`

C

`-3`

D

`+2`

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B
O.S. of P in `(HPO_3)_3` is `(+1-+x-6)_3=0 or x=+5`
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