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Question
The oxidation state of central atom in the anion of compound \[\ce{NaH2PO2}\] will be ______.
Options
+3
+5
+1
–3
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Solution
The oxidation state of central atom in the anion of compound \[\ce{NaH2PO2}\] will be +1.
Explanation:
\[\ce{NaH2PO2}\]: (+1) + (+1 × 2) + x + (–2 × 2) = 0
x = + 1
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