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What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in H3PO3?
What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in the following:
H3PO3
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Solution
Let the oxidation state of P be x.
H3PO3
3 + x + 3(−2) = 0
3 + x − 6 = 0
x − 3 = 0
x = +3
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