Question

The oxyanion of nitrogen in which has the highest oxidation state is the nitrate ion (no3). The corresponding oxyanion of phosphorus is po43. The no43 ion is known, but is not very stable. The po3 is not known. Account for these differences in terms of the bonding in the four anions.

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The oxyanion of nitrogen in which has the highest oxidation state is the nitrate ion (no3). The corresponding oxyanion of phosphorus is po43. The no43 ion is known, but is not very stable. The po3 is not known. Account for these differences in terms of the bonding in the four anions.

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