Choose the Best Lewis Structure for PO₄³⁻

question 53

Multiple Choice

Choose the best Lewis structure for PO₄³⁻.

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Definitions:

Cyclopropenyl Cation

A highly reactive ion with a three-membered ring structure and a positive charge.

π Network

A conjugated system in chemistry involving alternating single and double bonds that allow for the delocalization of pi electrons across the structure.

Increasing Acidity

A term referring to the rising strength of acid, usually measured by a decrease in pH value or an increase in the ability to donate protons (\(H^+\)) in solution.

Cycloheptatriene

A cyclic hydrocarbon with seven carbon atoms and three double bonds, known for its interesting reactivity due to aromatic destabilization.