P-Block Elements Ques 564

Question: The number of POH bonds and the oxidation state of phosphorus atom in pyrophosphoric acid (H4P2O7) respectively are:

Options:

A) four and four

B) five and four

C) five and five

D) four and five

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Oxidation State: Each P atom is bound to one oxygen =1 2OH=1×2=2 1Oxygen=2 Total=5 P=+5.



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