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27 September, 11:55

What is the oxidation number of P in PF6^-

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  1. 27 September, 12:06
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    F can only have oxidation number of - 1

    The overall compound has an oxidation number of - 1

    You have 6 Fs, so 6 (-1) = - 6

    charge from F

    X = oxidation number of P

    x + (-6) = - 1

    solve for

    x = + 5
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