Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 126

Question: Phosphate of a metal M has the formula $ M_3{{( PO_4 )}_2}. $ The formula for its sulphate would be [CPMT 1973; MP PMT 1996]

Options:

A) $ MSO_4 $

B) $ M{{( SO_4 )}_2} $

C) $ M_2{{( SO_4 )}_3} $

D) $ M_3{{( SO_4 )}_2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ M_3{{(PO_4)}_2} $ means M is divalent so formula of its sulphate is $ MSO_4 $ .



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