Respuesta :
F can only have oxidation number of -1
The overall compound has an oxidation number of -1
You have 6 Fs, so 6(-1) = -6
charge from F
X = oxidation number of P
x + (-6) = -1
solve for
x = +5
The overall compound has an oxidation number of -1
You have 6 Fs, so 6(-1) = -6
charge from F
X = oxidation number of P
x + (-6) = -1
solve for
x = +5
Answer:
The answer is: +5.
Explanation:
PF6 ^ - >>> P (+5) F (-1) 6-
Element: P F
Oxidation Number: +5 -1
The answer is: +5.