The Formal Charge on the Phosphorus Atom in a Resonance

question 3

Multiple Choice

The formal charge on the phosphorus atom in a resonance structure for the phosphate ion (PO₄^3-) that minimizes the formal charges is __________ and phosphorus has _________ valence electrons.

• A)0; 8
• B)+1; 8
• C)+3; 8
• D)0; 10
• E)+1; 10

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