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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 , 0.6`

B

`-0.75, 1.0`

C

`-0./75, 1. 25`

D

`-3, 1. 25`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The structure f `P _(4) ^(3-) ,is `

Here three units negative charge is shared by four O atoms and five bond pairs are shared between four P-O bonds
`therefore` Formal charge `= - 3//4=- 0.75`
Bond order of `P-O and = 5//4 = 1. 25.`
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