Write the valency of the following radical.
Biphosphate

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Solution

Definition of valency
Valency is the combining capacity of an atom. That is, number of electrons an atom can donate, accept or share to attain stable configuration.
In Bihosphate ion, one Phosphorous and 4 Oxygen and one Hydrogen are present.
Valency of Phosphorous = +5
Valency of Oxygen = -2
Valency of 4 Oxygen atoms= 4× -2 = -8
Valency of Hydrogen = +1.
Total valency of Biphosphate ion = +5-8+1 =-2 ie, 2
It is represented as HPO₄^-2

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