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In PO34 ion, the number of bond pair(s) and lone pair(s) of electrons on the phosphorus atom are ___ & ____ respectively:

A
5, 1
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4, 1
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C
3, 1
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D
5, 0
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Solution

The correct option is D 5, 0

No. of lone pairs on phosphorous atom = 0
No. of bond pairs = 5

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