Question #eaed5

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Feb 28, 2016

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Explanation:

H_3PO_4 is a tri-basic acid i.e. it has got 3 replaceable H atoms in its molecule as is evident from its structural formula below

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In our equation one atom of the acid molecule has been replaced i.e.H_2PO_4^-1is contributed by the acid. So 2 of this ion will combine with oneCa^(++) forming Ca(HPO_4)_2

When two atoms are replaced thenHPO_4^-2 ion is formed and one of this divalent ion combine with one Ca^(++) ion forming CaHPO_4

Finally when 3 H atoms are replaced then PO_4^-3 ion is formed and two of this ion combine with 3 Ca^(++) ions forming Ca_3(PO_4)_2

Brackets are used to separate the positive and negative groups / ions not equal in numbers

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