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

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syed514
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 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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