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



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