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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

What is the oxidation state of As in \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{AsO}_{4}\) ?

  1. A 3
  2. B 5
  3. C -3
  4. D -1
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(B) 5

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\(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{AsO}_{4} \rightarrow(1 \times 3)+(\mathrm{x})+[4 \times(-2)]\) \(=3+\mathrm{x}-8\)
\(\therefore x=8-3=+5\)
\(\therefore\) Oxidation state of \(\mathrm{As}\) in \(\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{AsO}_{4}=+5\)