Question
What is the oxidation state of Vanadium in V _2 O _5 ?
NDA
General Ability
General Science
2024
NDA 2024 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. +2
- B. +4
- C. +3
- D. +5
Answer
D. +5
Step-by-step solution
The oxidation state of vanadium in V _2 O _5=+5 The oxidation state of O -atom is -2 . Let, oxidation state of vanadium =x aligned V _2 O _5 & =0 \\ 2 x+(-2 5) & =0 \\ 2 x-10 & =0 \\ 2 x & =+10 \\ x & = +10 2 =+5 aligned
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