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What is the name of #Pb_3P_2#?

Answer 1

Lead #(II)# phosphide

#Pb=#lead #P=#phosphorus#->#the phosphorus anion is phosphide (#P^(3-)#)

If you are not sure about the oxidation state of lead, add up the oxidation state of the phosphide #P^(3-)# ions and see what is needed to cancel it out to make it neutral (as this is a compound with a neutral charge).

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Answer 2

Wyatt Atkins

Phosphide of lead (II).

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