In Which Compound Is Phosphorus in Its Lowest Oxidation State

question 89

Multiple Choice

In which compound is phosphorus in its lowest oxidation state?

• A)P₂O₅
• B)PBr₃
• C)PH₃
• D)PCl₅

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Definitions:

Homozygous Dominant

An individual possessing two identical dominant alleles for a particular trait.

Monohybrid Cross

Cross between parents that differ in only one trait.

Phenotypic Ratio

The proportional relationship between the different phenotypes (observable traits) produced by a genetic cross, often expressed in simplest whole numbers.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a specific gene, one inherited from each parent.