JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3bn052
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (diphosphate) has the anion PX2OX7X4− (O is −2). Which option correctly gives its formula, the oxidation number of P, and the total number of atoms in one formula unit?
ANaX4PX2OX7, +4, 13 atoms
BNaX4PX2OX7, +5, 7 atoms
CNaX4PX2OX7, +5, 13 atoms
DNaX2PX2OX7, +5, 11 atoms
Answer: C
The anion charge is −4, so four Na are needed: NaX4PX2OX7. P: 2x+7(−2)=−4 gives x=+5. Atoms: 4+2+7=13.