Question

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. $+ 0.75$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$- 0.75$

Answer 2

: In $P{O_{4}}^{3 -}$ion the formal charge on each O atom of P – O

bond

$\frac{- 3}{4} = - 0.75$