Phosphoric Acid Structure When we talk about the structure of phosphoric acid , the central phosphorus atom is bonded together with an oxygen atom through a double bond. It is also connected to 3 hydroxyls (-OH) groups through single bonds. [Image to be added soon] Phosphoric Acid Properties Below we will look at the chemical and physical properties of H3PO4. Physical Properties Pure phosphoric acid is normally in the form of a white crystalline solid. It has a melting point of 42.4° C. The ... Phosphoric acid also called orthophosphoric acid is a weak acid with the chemical formulation H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid is referred to as phosphoric acid , which is the IUPAC term for this compound. Phosphoric acid is a phosphorus oxoacid that consists of one oxo and three hydroxy groups joined covalently to a central phosphorus atom. It has a role as a solvent, a human metabolite, an algal metabolite, a fertilizer and a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is a conjugate acid of a dihydrogenphosphate and a phosphate ion. Learn about phosphoric acid , a weak inorganic acid with the formula H3PO4. Find out its structure, physical and chemical properties, types, preparation methods, and applications in fertilisers, food, and more.
