In PO−34 ion, the formal charge on each oxygen atom and P-O bond order respectively are:
A
-0.75,1.25
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B
-3,1.25
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C
-0.75,1.0
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D
-0.75,0.6
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Solution
The correct option is C -0.75,1.25 Formal charge on = TotalchargeNo.of′O′atom = −34=−0.75 each oxygen atom Bond order = TotalbondNo.ofresonatingstructure