STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
STANDARD Chemistry Formal Charge MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
In PO₄³⁻ ion, the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P–O bond is
A
+1
B
−1
C
−0.75
D
+0.75
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In PO₄³⁻ ion, the formal charge on each O atom of P–O bond is calculated as: Total charge / No. of O atoms = −3/4 = −0.75.
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