Class Poll What is the oxidation number of phosphorus in $Na_2HPO_4$? A. 0 B. +1 C. +3 D. +5 E. +7
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The oxidation number of H is +1. The oxidation number of O is -2. Let x be the oxidation number of P. The sum of oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is 0. Show more…
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