In the following Lewis structure for phosphate, phosphorus has a formal charge of __________ and an oxidation number of __________.
A)0; −3
B)0; 5
C)5; −3
D)5; 5
E)3; 5

Question

In the following Lewis structure for phosphate, phosphorus has a formal charge of __________ and an oxidation number of __________. 
A)0; −3 
B)0; 5 
C)5; −3 
D)5; 5 
E)3; 5

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The Answer of In the following Lewis structure for phosphate, phosphorus has a formal charge of __________ and an oxidation number of __________. 
A)0; −3 
B)0; 5 
C)5; −3 
D)5; 5 
E)3; 5

In the Following Lewis Structure for Phosphate, Phosphorus Has a Formal