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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

What is the oxidation state of v2o74-?!? Please help

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
Dear Gayatri
 
in V2O7 4– 
oxidation state of O =  –2
 
hence
for Vanadium V, let oxidation number  = x
hence
 
2x + (7* –2) = –4
2x  = – 4+ 14
2x = 10
x = 5
 
oxidation state of vanadium  = + 5 
 
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)