The amphoteric oxide among \( V_2O_3 \), \( V_2O_4 \) and \( V_2O_5 \), upon reaction with alkali leads to formation of an oxide anion. The oxidation state of \( V \) in the oxide anion is:
\( +3 \)
\( +4 \)
\( +5 \)
\( +7 \)