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29 January, 20:50

What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in HPO3?

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  1. 29 January, 21:19
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    In H3PO3 the oxygens will always have a - 2 charge and hydrogen is + 1. So the total positive charge from Hydrogen is + 3 (+1 x 3)

    The total negative charge from Oxygen is - 6 (-2 x 3)

    The compound is electrically neutral, so the phosphorus must have an oxidation state of + 3.
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