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Atoms And Molecules

Question
CBSEENSC9005041

Calcium pyrophosphate is represented by the formula Ca2P2O7. Write the formula of ferric pyrophosphate.

Solution

Calcium has a valency of +2. There are two Ca atoms. Thus Ca carries a total of +4 charges. Therefore, pyrophosphate has a valency of -4. Since ferric ion has a valency of +3, the formula of ferric pyrophosphate is Fe4(P2O7)3.