Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

In the reaction H3PO2(aq) + 4AgNO3(aq) + 2H2O(l) → H3PO4(aq) + 4Ag(s) + 4HNO3(aq), what is the oxidation state change for phosphorus in H3PO2?

A

From +1 to +5

B

From +3 to +5

C

From +1 to +3

D

From 0 to +3

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In H3PO2, phosphorus has an oxidation state of +1. It changes to +5 in H3PO4 as the reaction involves oxidation of phosphorus.

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