What compound is #V_2SO_4#?

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Ernest Z.
Jan 27, 2016

#"V"_2"SO"_4# is vanadium(I) sulfate.

Explanation:

That is an unusual oxidation state for vanadium.

Vanadium is in Group 5.

Its electron configuration is #["Ar"] 4s^2 3d^3#

Its common oxidation states are +2, + 3, +4, and +5.

An oxidation state of +1 is rare.

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