The valency of $P O_{4}^{3 -}$ is

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Solution

The correct option is D $3$
The valency of $P O_{4}^{3 -}$ is $3$ because it has a $- 3$ charge on it, which means it gains $3$ electrons. Valency is the number of electrons gained or lost to complete their valence shell.

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