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As we can clearly see in the structure,
the number of bonds is 4.
The oxygen is an electronegative element and will always carry a negative charge. Now, it depends on its surrounding atoms about what charge it carries. In case of a hydroxyl group, the hydrogen carries a +1 charge. So, the opposite charge generated on the oxygen atom along with magnitude will be -1.
In the case of only oxygen atoms, we know that the oxidation number of oxygen is equal to -2. So, the charge generated on the adjacent atom of oxygen will be +2.
Thus, the oxidation state of phosphorus atom will be generated because of:
Oxidation state on phosphorous oxidation states
Thus, the oxidation state of both the phosphorus atoms will be:
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