Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in detergents to make them effective in hard water. Calculate the oxidation number of phosphorus in Na₅P₃O₁₀.
A) +3
B) +5
C) +10
D) +15
E) None of these is the correct oxidation number.
Answer: B
Chemistry MC
Chemistry Chapter 4
Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in detergents to make them effective in hard water. Calculate the oxidation number of phosphorus in Na₅P₃O₁₀.