The oxidation number of phosphorus in PF₅ is ________. A)+5 B)+3 C)+1 D)-5 E)0

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The correct formula for the compound seems to be a typo, but assuming it's meant to represent PF5, phosphorus pentafluoride, the oxidation number of phosphorus (P) is +5. In PF5, phosphorus is bonded to five fluorine atoms, each with an oxidation state of -1, leading to a total of -5 for the fluorines. To balance this, phosphorus must have an oxidation state of +5.

The Oxidation Number of Phosphorus in PF5 Is ________

The Oxidation Number of Phosphorus in PF₅ Is ________