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Question

The oxidation state of phosphorus in $Mg_2P_2O_7$ is:

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

Magnesium is in group 2 (+2). Calculation: $2(+2) + 2(x) + 7(-2) = 0 \Rightarrow 4 + 2x - 14 = 0 \Rightarrow 2x = 10 \Rightarrow x = +5$. [3, 4]

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