P-Block Elements Ques 273

Question: In which compound, the oxidation state of phosphorus is+4

[MP PET 1991]

Options:

A) $ P_4O_{11} $

B) $ P_4O_8 $

C) $ PCl_5 $

D) $ NCl_5 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \underset{x=\frac{16}{4}=+4}{\mathop{\underset{4x-16=0}{\mathop{\underset{4x+(-2\times 8)=0}{\mathop{{{\overset{*}{\mathop{P}}}_4}O_8}}}}}} $



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