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Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (diphosphate) has the anion (O is ). Which option correctly gives its formula, the oxidation number of P, and the total number of atoms in one formula unit?

  1. A, , 13 atoms
  2. B, , 7 atoms
  3. C, , 13 atoms
  4. D, , 11 atoms

Answer: C

The anion charge is , so four Na are needed: . P: gives . Atoms: .
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