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Question

There are multiple possible values of oxidation states for arsenic ranging from –3 to +5. When arsenic is heated in oxygen, tetraarsenic hexaoxide or tetraarsenic decoxide can be produced. What is the formula and oxidation state for each compound?

Accepted Answer

tetraarsenic hexaoxide: As₄O₆; As = +3, O = –2
tetraarsenic decoxide: As₄O₁₀; As = +5, O = –2

Answer

tetraarsenic hexaoxide: As₂O₆; As = +3, O = –2
tetraarsenic decoxide: As₄O₁₂; As = +5, O = –1

Answer

tetraarsenic hexaoxide: As₂O₃; As = +3, O = –2
tetraarsenic decoxide: As₄O₁₀; As = +7, O = –1

Answer

tetraarsenic hexaoxide: As₄O₆; As = +3, O = –2
tetraarsenic decoxide: As₄O₁₂; As = +7, O = –2

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There are multiple possible values of oxidation states for arsenic ranging from –3 to +5. When arsenic is heated in oxygen, tetraarsenic hexaoxide or tetraarsenic decoxide can be produced. What is the formula and oxidation state for each compound?