The Oxidation Numbers of P, S, and Cl in H₂PO₂^-

question 101

Multiple Choice

The oxidation numbers of P, S, and Cl in H₂PO₂^-, H₂S, and KClO₄ are, respectively

• A) -1, -1, +3.
• B) +1, -2, +7.
• C) +1, +2, +7.
• D) -1, -2, +7.
• E) -1, -2, +3.

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