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In PO(4)^(3-) the formal charge on each ...

In `PO_(4)^(3-)` the formal charge on each O-atom and `P-O` bond order respectively are .

A

`-0.75,0.1`

B

`-0.75, 1.25`

C

`-0.75,0.6`

D

`-3,1.25`

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The correct Answer is:
B
[Formal charge on each O-atom]
`= ("Total Charge")/("No . of O-atoms") = (-3)/(4) = - 0.75`
`(P -O)` Bond order =
`("Total no. of bonds")/("Total no . of resonating structures") = (5)/(4) = 1.25`
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