The total charge on pentaphosphate anion is: · ABC26IN0457

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Element – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The total charge on pentaphosphate anion is:

(a)-5

(b)-3

(c)-7

(d)-9

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Linear pentaphosphate P₅O₁₆ carries a charge of 7− (n + 2 for PₙO₃ₙ₊₁) (c).

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