State whether the given statement is true or false:
The compound YBa2Cu3O7 which shows super conductivity has copper in oxidation state +73. Assume that the rare earth element yttrium is in its usual +3 oxidation state.
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Solution
Given +3 oxidation state of yttrium and +2 oxidation state of Barium, the resultant is [Cu3O7]−7.
Therefore Copper must have an oxidation state : 3+(2×2)+3x−14=0