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What is the oxidation number of phosphorus in `H_(3)PO_(2)` molecule ?

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If x is the O.N. of P in `H_(3)PO_(2)`, then `3(+1)+x+2(-2)=0orx=+1`.
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Knowledge Check

  • In H_(3)PO_(3) molecule

    A
    P-atom is surrounded by three -OH groups
    B
    P-atom is tetrahedrally surrounded b two -OH groups, one oxygen atom and onee hydrogen atom
    C
    P-atom is surounded by four -OH groups
    D
    P-atom is surrounded by two -H atoms

  • The oxidation number of phosphorus in Ba(H_(2)PO_(2))_(2) is

    A
    `+3`
    B
    `+2`
    C
    `+1`
    D
    `-1`

  • 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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