In PO43- ion the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P–O bond is
The formal charge on an atom can be calculated from the following formula:
Thus, for oxygen atom in PO43- ion the formal charge is -1.
Formal charge on oxygen atom = 6-(6+
) = -1
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In PO43- ion the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P–O bond is
The formal charge on an atom can be calculated from the following formula:
Thus, for oxygen atom in PO43- ion the formal charge is -1.
Formal charge on oxygen atom = 6-(6+) = -1