The oxidation sate of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid is

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The oxidation sate of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid is

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE MainJEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 1)

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The correct answer is: 4

Hypophosphoric acid $H_{4} P_{2} O_{6}$

The oxidation state of phosphorus is

$\Rightarrow 4 \times 1 + 2 \times x + 6 \times (- 2) = 0$

$\Rightarrow 4 + 2 x - 12 = 0$

$\Rightarrow 2 x - 8 = 0$

$\Rightarrow 2 x = 8$

$\Rightarrow x = \frac{8}{2} = 4$

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