In Which of the Following Compounds Does Phosphorus Have an Oxidation

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following compounds does phosphorus have an oxidation number of +3?

• A) P₄S₃
• B) H₃PO₃
• C) H₃PO₄
• D) P₄O₁₀
• E) PH₃

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