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Published on: August 13, 2026
In 
ion, the formal charge on each oxygen atom and P—O bond order respectively are
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The total charge 
So, the average formal charge on each ‘O’ atom is
Again total no. of electrons in the valence shell of 
ion 
No. of electrons involved in bond formation in 
ion 
No. of bonds in 
Average P—O bond order 
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