2P + Xe + 3H2O + OH- -> 2PH3 + HXeO4- In the above reaction, the oxidation state of phosphorus changes from ______ to ______. How many electrons are transferred in the reaction?
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In the reactant side, phosphorus is present in the form of P. Since it is in its elemental form, its oxidation state is 0. In the product side, phosphorus is present in the form of PH3. In this compound, hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1. Since there are Show more…
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