Draw the best Lewis structure, and resonance contributors of equal energy (if any), for the molecule H₂PO₄^-. Answer the following questions based on your Lewis structure(s)

(a) How many valence electrons are in your Lewis drawing?

(b) Are formal charges present in any of your structures?

(c) How many energy equivalent resonance contributors are there?

(d) Using the JME editor draw your Lewis structure and enter the SMILES code below.

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