What is the correct formula for the compound formed between copper(II)ion and the phosphide ion?

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The correct formula for the compound formed between copper(II) ion (Cu2+) and the phosphide ion (P3-) is Cu3P2. Among the given choices, option D (Cu₃P₂) represents this formula correctly by showing the presence of three copper atoms and two phosphorous atoms in the compound. Options A, B, and C do not represent the correct ratio of copper to phosphorous atoms, and option E represents only one copper and one phosphorous atom which is not sufficient to form the compound.

What Is the Correct Formula for the Compound Formed Between