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}}}}}} $
