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

In `PO_(4)^(3-)` ion, the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P - O bond is

A

`+1`

B

`-1`

C

`-0.75`

D

`+0.75`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Structure of `PO_(4)^(3+)` ion.

Formal charge on oxygen of P-O bond [No of valence electrons on a atom]- [No of unshared electrons] `-^(1//2)` [No. of shared electrons] `[6-6-^(1//2)xx2]=-1`
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