The oxidation number of phosphorus in Ba...

The oxidation number of phosphorus in `Ba(H_(2)PO_(2))_(2)` is:-

A

`-1`

B

`+1`

C

`+2`

D

`+3`

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The correct Answer is:

B

`Ba(H_2overset("*")PO_2)_(2) , BaH_4overset("*")P_2O_4`
`2 + 4+ 2x - 8 = 0 , 2x = 2`
`x =2/2 =+1`

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