Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of white phosphorus has to be given.
(a)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of white phosphorus is zero.
Explanation of Solution
Phosphorus in its elemental state exists as white phosphorus and red phosphorus and its formula is
(b)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of red phosphorus has to be given.
(b)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of red phosphorus is zero.
Explanation of Solution
Red phosphorus is the elemental state of phosphorus and its formula is
(c)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(c)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
Explanation of Solution
Let x be the oxidation number of phosphorus in
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(d)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(d)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
Explanation of Solution
Let x be the oxidation number of phosphorus in
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(e)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(e)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
Explanation of Solution
Let x be the oxidation number of phosphorus in
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(f)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(f)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
Explanation of Solution
Let x be the oxidation number of phosphorus in
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(g)
Interpretation:
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
(g)
Answer to Problem 8G.2E
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
Explanation of Solution
Let x be the oxidation number of phosphorus in
The oxidation number of phosphorus in
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