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In which substance does phosphorus have a +3 oxidation state

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Options are as follow,

A. P₄O₁₀
B. PCl₅
C. Ca₃(PO₄)₂
D. KH₂PO₃

Answer;
The correct option is Option-D (KH₂PO₃).

Step-by-step explanation:
Oxidation number of Phosphorous is calculated as,

As the normal oxidation number of K is +1, H is +1 and O is -2 so,

KH₂PO₃ = 0

0 shows that the molecule is neutral. Now puttion values of all elemnts except P,

(+1) + (+1)₂ + P + (-2)₃ = 0

+1 + 2 + P - 6 = 0

+3 + P - 6 = 0

+3 + P = +6

P = +6 - 3

P = +3
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