Which equation best represents the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of lithium phosphate and magnesium nitrate are mixed?

2 PO₄³⁻(aq) + 3 Mg²⁺(aq) ⇒ Mg₃(PO₄)₂(s)

Explanation:

Let's consider the molecular equation that occurs when aqueous solutions of lithium phosphate and magnesium nitrate are mixed.

2 Li₃PO₄(aq) + 3 Mg(NO₃)₂(aq) ⇒ 6 LiNO₃(aq) + Mg₃(PO₄)₂(s)

The complete ionic equation includes all the ions and insoluble species.

6 Li⁺(aq) + 2 PO₄³⁻(aq) + 3 Mg²⁺(aq) + 6 NO₃⁻(aq) ⇒ 6 Li⁺(aq) + 6 NO₃⁻(aq) + Mg₃(PO₄)₂(s)

The net ionic equation includes only the ions that participate in the reaction and insoluble species.

2 PO₄³⁻(aq) + 3 Mg²⁺(aq) ⇒ Mg₃(PO₄)₂(s)

the positions which points up in upward carbon and down in downward carbon are axial

and vice versa holds true for equatorial positions

so the correct answer with labelled diagram will be