What is the oxidation number of phosphorus in Ni3(PO4)2? +4 +3 +5 +2 +6
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The oxidation number of nickel (Ni) is +2, since it is a transition metal and typically has a +2 charge. The oxidation number of oxygen (O) is -2, as it is a Group 16 element and usually has a -2 charge. Now, let's set up an equation to find the oxidation Show more…
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