Q89 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Chemistry

The correct decreasing order of oxidation state of the underlined atom in each molecule is

  • A
    $\underline{\text{P}}_4\text{O}_6>\underline{\text{Cl}}_2\text{O}_7>\underline{\text{Al}}\text{H}_3$
  • B
    $\underline{\text{P}}_4\text{O}_{10}>\underline{\text{S}}\text{O}_3>\text{H}_2\underline{\text{O}}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\underline{\text{N}}_2\text{O}_5>\underline{\text{Al}}_2\text{O}_3>\text{H}_2\underline{\text{S}}$
  • D
    $\underline{\text{Pb}}\text{O}_2>\underline{\text{N}}_2\text{O}_3>\underline{\text{S}}\text{O}_3$

Solution

Let us calculate the oxidation state of the underlined atom in each molecule.

For option (1):
Oxidation state of P in $\text{P}_4\text{O}_6$ is $+3$.
Oxidation state of Cl in $\text{Cl}_2\text{O}_7$ is $+7$.
Oxidation state of Al in $\text{AlH}_3$ is $+3$.
Order: $+3 < +7 > +3$ (Incorrect)

For option (2):
Oxidation state of P in $\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10}$ is $+5$.
Oxidation state of S in $\text{SO}_3$ is $+6$.
Oxidation state of O in $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ is $-2$.
Order: $+5 < +6 > -2$ (Incorrect)

For option (3):
Oxidation state of N in $\text{N}_2\text{O}_5$ is $+5$.
Oxidation state of Al in $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$ is $+3$.
Oxidation state of S in $\text{H}_2\text{S}$ is $-2$.
Order: $+5 > +3 > -2$ (Correct)

For option (4):
Oxidation state of Pb in $\text{PbO}_2$ is $+4$.
Oxidation state of N in $\text{N}_2\text{O}_3$ is $+3$.
Oxidation state of S in $\text{SO}_3$ is $+6$.
Order: $+4 > +3 < +6$ (Incorrect)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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