Question:

The amphoteric oxide among $\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_3, \mathrm{~V}_2 \mathrm{O}_4$ and $\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$, upon reaction with alkali leads to formation of an oxide anion. The oxidation state of V in the oxide anion is :

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Identify which vanadium oxide is amphoteric, write the product of its reaction with alkali and find the oxidation state of V in that anion.
Updated On: Oct 26, 2026
  • + 4
  • + 5
  • + 3
  • + 7
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Among the oxides of vanadium, $V_2O_3$ is basic, $V_2O_4$ is weakly basic and $V_2O_5$ is amphoteric, i.e. it reacts with both acids and alkalis.
With alkali, $V_2O_5$ gives the vanadate ion: $V_2O_5 + 6NaOH \rightarrow 2Na_3VO_4 + 3H_2O$.
Let the oxidation state of V in $VO_4^{3-}$ be $x$: $x + 4(-2) = -3 \Rightarrow x = +5$.
The correct option is (2) $+5$.
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