How Many Covalent Bonds Will Be Drawn to Phosphorous in PO₄^3-

question 68

Multiple Choice

How many covalent bonds will be drawn to phosphorous in PO₄^3- for the dot structure that expands the octet to minimize formal charge and if necessary places negative formal charges on the most electronegative atom(s)

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 7
• E) 8

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Definitions:

Reproductively Isolated

A state in which two populations cannot successfully interbreed with each other under natural conditions, leading to the emergence of distinct species.

Parental Populations

The original groups or populations of organisms from which offspring or new populations are derived, used in genetic and evolutionary studies.

Sexual Selection

A type of natural selection that occurs when individuals of a species vary in their ability to compete for mates; individuals with reproductive advantages are selected over others of the same sex.

Gamete Selection

The process through which certain gametes are favored for fertilization, affecting genetic diversity and evolution.