Lead(IV) phosphate is a sparingly soluble compound

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Problem

Lead(IV) phosphate is a sparingly soluble compound. Determine the simplest whole-number formula unit that represents this ionic solid. (a) Pb(PO4)2\mathrm{Pb}(\mathrm{PO}_4)_2 (b) Pb2(PO4)3\mathrm{Pb}_2(\mathrm{PO}_4)_3 (c) Pb3(PO4)4\mathrm{Pb}_3(\mathrm{PO}_4)_4 (d) Pb6(PO4)8\mathrm{Pb}_6(\mathrm{PO}_4)_8

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