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B
4
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C
5
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D
6
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Solution
The correct option is C 5 Let the oxidation number of P in P2O4−7 be x. Since, the overall charge on complex is −4, sum of oxidation states of all elements in it should be equal to −4. Hence, 2x+7(−2)=−4 or, x=+5