Chemical formula of meta-phosphoric acid is ___________________?

Correct answer: C. HPO3

  • A. H3PO4
  • B. H4P2O7
  • C. HPO3
  • D. Same as that of Pyrophosphoric acid

Explanation

Meta-phosphoric acid has the formula HPO3 and is commonly represented as a polymeric or cyclic metaphosphate structure. H3PO4 is orthophosphoric acid, while H4P2O7 is pyrophosphoric acid.

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