Determine the Oxidation State of Phosphorus in P₂O₇⁴⁻

question 28

Multiple Choice

Determine the oxidation state of phosphorus in P₂O₇⁴⁻.

• A) +5
• B) +4
• C) +3
• D) +7
• E) +2

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