What compound is $V_{2} S O_{4}$ $V_2SO_4$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-01-27T19:49:09

$V_{2} {SO}_{4}$ $"V"_2"SO"_4$ is vanadium(I) sulfate.

That is an unusual oxidation state for vanadium.

Vanadium is in Group 5.

Its electron configuration is $[Ar] 4 s^{2} 3 d^{3}$ $["Ar"] 4s^2 3d^3$

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

An oxidation state of +1 is rare.

What compound is V2SO4V_2SO_4?