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