Chapter 4, Problem 4.3VP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The elements highlighted in the periodic table forming the given general formula of acid are to be identified.

Concept introduction: The oxidation of an element $\left(\text{X}\right)$ is calculated as,

$\text{The}\text{sum}\text{of}\text{oxidation}\text{states}\text{of}\text{constituent}\text{elements}=\text{Charge}\text{on}\text{the}\text{compound}$

To determine: The elements highlighted in the periodic table forming the given general formula of acid

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The elements highlighted in the periodic table forming the given general formula of acid

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The elements highlighted in the periodic table forming the given general formula of acid.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The elements highlighted in the periodic table forming the given general formula of acid.