In Which One of the Following Compounds Is the Oxidation

question 146

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following compounds is the oxidation number of phosphorus equal to +5?

• A)PH₃
• B)P₄S₆
• C)PO₃^3-
• D)P₂O₅
• E)P₄

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