What is the oxidation number of P in PF6^-

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LynToyoycing LynToyoycing

24-11-2016
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What is the oxidation number of P in PF6^-

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syed514 syed514 · Answer 1 · 2016-11-25T20:07:25+01:00

syed514 syed514

25-11-2016

F can only have oxidation number of -1
The overall compound has an oxidation number of -1
You have 6 Fs, so 6(-1) = -6
charge from F
X = oxidation number of P
x + (-6) = -1
solve for
x = +5

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crisvinl65 crisvinl65 · Answer 2 · 2019-09-22T20:29:29+02:00

crisvinl65 crisvinl65

22-09-2019

Answer:

The answer is: +5.

Explanation:

PF6 ^ - >>> P (+5) F (-1) 6-

Element: P F

Oxidation Number: +5 -1

The answer is: +5.

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