Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 474
Question: The oxidation state of I in $ IPO_4 $ is [Orissa JEE 2005]
Options:
A) +1
B) +3
C) +5
D) +7
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Let the oxidation number of $ I $ in $ IPO_4=x $ Oxidation number of $ PO_4=-3 $ $ x+(-3)=0\Rightarrow x=+3 $