Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 124
Question: The phosphate of a metal has the formula $ MPO_4 $ . The formula of its nitrate will be [CPMT 1971; MP PMT 1996]
Options:
A) $ MNO_3 $
B) $ M_2{{( NO_3 )}_2} $
C) $ M{{( NO_3 )}_2} $
D) $ M{{( NO_3 )}_3} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
In $ MPO_4 $ the oxidation state of M is +3. Hence, the formula of nitrate is $ M{{(,NO_3)}_3}. $
