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Edsel
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27 September, 11:55
What is the oxidation number of P in PF6^-
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Ripley
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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