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This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

2 PVIII + 6 e- → 2 PV (reduction)

3 Zn0 - 6 e- → 3 ZnII (oxidation)

PO4 is an oxidizing agent, Zn is a reducing agent.

Input interpretation

Zn + PO3-4 → Zn3(PO4)2

Zinc phosphate anion zinc anion