The amphoteric oxide among , and upon reaction with alkali leads to formation of an oxide anion. The oxidation state of V in the oxide anion is:

(a) \quad (b) \quad (c) \quad (d)

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The amphoteric oxide among ,  and  upon reaction with alkali leads to formation of an oxide anion. The oxidation state of V in the oxide anion is:

(a)  \quad (b)  \quad (c)  \quad (d)

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Step 1 — Identify amphoteric oxide:

is amphoteric; reacts with alkali:

Oxide anion formed:

Step 2 — Oxidation state of V in :

Answer: (c)

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