MCQ
The oxidation number of $As$ is
  • A
    $+ 2 $  and $+ 3$
  • $+ 3 $ and $+ 5$
  • C
    $+ 3$  and $+ 4$
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
$+ 3 $ and $+ 5$
b
Arsenic [$As$] belongs to group $15$ of the periodic table, hence can exhibit both $+3$ and $+5$ oxidation states.

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