The compound P4O6 may be chemically converted into a variety of other species by processes I-III, indicated above. In which of the conversion above is phosphorus reduced?
A
I only
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B
II only
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C
I and III only
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D
II and III only
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E
I, II and III only
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Solution
The correct option is E II only Decrease in the oxidation state is called reduction.
The oxidation state decreases in II only from +3 to -3.