Redox Reactions Ques 22
22. The oxidation number of phosphorus in pyrophosphoric acid is
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(a) $+3$
(b) $+1$
(c) $+4$
(d) $+5$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 22.(d)
Solution:
- (d) Pyrophosphoric acid $H_4 P_2 O_7$
Let oxidation state of phosphorus is $x$ $(4 \times 1+(-2) \times 7+2 x)=0$
$\therefore 2 x=10$ or $x=+5$