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In PO_{4}^{3-} ion the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P-O bond is

Option: 1

-1


Option: 2

+1


Option: 3

0.75


Option: 4

-0.75


Answers (1)

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Structure of PO_{4}^{3-}is:
 

As we have learnt,

Formal charge = valence electrons- lone pair of electrons-bond pair electrons/2 {for individual atoms}

Formal charge on oxygen atom of P-O bond =6-6-\frac{2}{2}=-1

Hence option number (1) is correct.

 

                

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