Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

Z n^{2 +}

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P O_{4}^{3 -}

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M g^{2 +}

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C r^{3 +}

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Solution

The correct option is B $P O_{4}^{3 -}$
Phosphate is polyatomic as it consists of $1 P$ and $4$ Oxygen atoms.

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