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Q. The oxidation state of $P$ in $H_3PO_3$ is

JIPMERJIPMER 2016The p-Block Elements - Part2

Solution:

Let oxidation state of P be $x$. $\therefore \:\: 3 + x + 3 (-2) = 0 \Rightarrow x = + 3$