Question

oxidation number of AS4O6​

Answer 1

$\sf As_4$$\sf O_6$ : Arsenious oxide.

Oxidation numbers :-

• Let's assume oxidation number of As in $\sf As_4$$\sf O_6$ is x.

Now, $\sf As_4$$\sf O_6$ = 0 ( neutral )

› 4x + 6(- 2) = 0

› 4x - 12 = 0

› 4x = 12

› x = $\dfrac{12}{4}$

› x = + 3

Oxidation number of As is +3.

• Let's assume oxidation number of O in $\sf As_4$$\sf O_6$ is x

Now, $\sf As_4$$\sf O_6$ = 0 ( neutral )

› 4(+ 3) + 6(x) = 0

› 12 + 6x = 0

› 6x = - 12

› x = $\dfrac{-12}{6}$

› x = - 2

Oxidation number of O is -2.

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