P-Block Elements Ques 234
Question: White phosphorus $ ( P_4 ) $ has
[IIT 1998]
Options:
A) Six P - P single bonds
B) Four P - P single bonds
C) Four lone pairs of electrons
D) PPP angle of $ 60^{o} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ P_4 $ molecule Bond angle $ =60^{o} $ Six P-P = Single bonds Lone pairs = 4