Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for magnesium phosphate? A)MgPO? B)Mg3(PO?)₂ C)Mg(PO?)₂ D)MgP E)MgP?

Name: Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for magnesium phosphate? A)MgPO? B)Mg3(PO?) 2 C)Mg(PO?) 2 D)MgP E)MgP?
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Phosphate is a polyatomic anion with the molecular formula PO?^3-, and magnesium typically takes an oxidation state of +2. The simplest way to balance these charges gives the correct molecular formula, Mg3(PO?)₂.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Molecular Formula for Magnesium