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Secondary V • 1yr.

Is the molecular shape of PO2 3- bent?

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    Team Alloprof • 1yr.

    Thank you for your question!


    Yes, PO2^3- has a slightly bent shape, with an angle of approximately 120° being formed by the two oxygen atoms and the phosphorus atom.


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