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what is the oxidation state of phosphorous in PF3?

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For every fluorine that you have, you have a -1 oxidation state. Since there are three fluorines that gives you -3.However in order to balance out the entire compound and make it zero, you need to add an oxidation # to phosphorous.-3 + oxidation state of phosphorus = 0Solve it out and you get +3.... Show More

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