The formula of metal oxide of a metal oxide of a metal A is A2O3. Determine the formula of its phosphate.
A
A3PO4
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B
A2(PO4)2
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C
A(PO)2
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D
APO4
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Solution
The correct option is DAPO4 Given that the formula of metal oxide is M2O3. Thus the valency of metal is 3. The electrovalency of the phosphate ion (PO4) is -3, thus the formula of metal phosphate is MPO4.