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:

  1. (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 $x=+5$