What Is the Oxidation Number of the Phosphorus in P₄O₁₀

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of the phosphorus in P₄O₁₀?

• A) +3
• B) +5
• C) - 3
• D) +4
• E) none of these

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Steroid

Lipid with four carbon rings, no fatty acid tails.

Exocrine Gland

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A glandular organ in the digestive and endocrine systems of vertebrates that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin for blood sugar regulation.