Q.

What is the oxidation number of P in product when POCl3 is completely hydrolysed?

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a

+5

b

+4

c

+3

d

+2

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

POCl3=x+(-2)+3(-1)=0,x=+5 Oxygen has an oxidation state of -2 and hydrogen has a +1.

POCl3+3H2OH3PO4

So, oxidation state of P = +5

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