In Which Compound Does Phosphorus Have an Oxidation Number of 3

question 10

Multiple Choice

In which compound does phosphorus have an oxidation number of 3+?

• A)AlPO₄
• B)PF₅
• C)H₃PO₄
• D)H₃PO₃
• E)PH₃

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