Asked by Adam

Determine the oxidation number of V in the V_4O_12^4− ion given that the oxidation number of oxygen is −2
Answered by DrBob222
[V4O12]^4-
Remember the V and O must add to -4.
4*V + 12*-2 = -4
4V - 24 = -4
4V = +20
V = ?