MCQ
Which of the following is correct for $P_4$ molecule of white phosphorus?
It has $6$ lone pairs of electrons.
It has six $P–P$ single bonds.
It has three $P–P$ single bonds.
It has four lone pairs of electrons.
  • A
    $a$ and $b$
  • B
    $a$ and $c$
  • C
    $b$ and $c$
  • $b$ and $d$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$b$ and $d$

It has four lone pairs of electrons at each $p-$atom.
It has six $p-p$ single bond.

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