What is the oxidation number for each atom in HPO3^2-
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+3
Explanation:
Phophite (
P
O
3
−
3
) has a charge of -3, so I'm going to guess you meant to ask what the oxidation state of P was in
H
3
P
O
3
In
H
3
P
O
3
the oxygens will always have a -2 charge and hydrogen is +1.
So the total positive charge from Hydrogen is +3 (+1 x 3)
The total negative charge from Oxygen is -6 (-2 x 3)
The compound is electrically neutral, so the phosphorus must have an oxidation state of +3.
3H = +1 x 3 = +3
1P = +3 x 1 = +3
3O = -2 x 3 = -6
Total charge = 0
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