MCQ
The oxidation states of phosphorus vary from
- ✓$-3$ to $+5$
- B$-1$ to $+1$
- C$-3$ to $+3$
- D$-5$ to $+1$
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Answer
Correct option: A.
$-3$ to $+5$
(a) Phosphorus shows $-3$ to $+ 5 $ oxidation state.
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