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  • Understanding Iron Phosphate: Correct Chemical Formula and Explanation
    The chemical formula FePO is not correct. Here's why and the correct formula:

    * Iron (Fe) can have multiple oxidation states (+2 and +3).

    * Phosphate (PO₄) has a -3 charge.

    To balance the charges, we need to use the correct oxidation state of iron. The most common and stable form of iron phosphate is ferrous phosphate, where iron has a +2 charge.

    Therefore, the correct chemical formula for ferrous phosphate is Fe₃(PO₄)₂.

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