Join WhatsApp Icon JEE WhatsApp Group
Question 43

The number of P $$-$$ O $$-$$ P bonds in H$$_4$$P$$_2$$O$$_7$$, (HPO$$_3$$)$$_3$$, and P$$_4$$O$$_{10}$$ are respectively

The number of $$P-O-P$$ bonds is equal to the number of oxygen atoms that bridge two phosphorus atoms.

In $$H_4P_2O_7$$ (pyrophosphoric acid), two orthophosphoric acid units are joined by the elimination of one molecule of water. This results in a single oxygen atom bridging the two phosphorus atoms.

Therefore, the number of $$P-O-P$$ bonds in $$H_4P_2O_7$$ is

$$1$$

In $$(HPO_3)_3$$ (cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid), three phosphorus atoms are arranged in a cyclic structure with alternating phosphorus and oxygen atoms. Each phosphorus atom is connected to the next phosphorus atom through a bridging oxygen atom.

Therefore, the number of $$P-O-P$$ bonds in $$(HPO_3)_3$$ is

$$3$$

In $$P_4O_{10}$$, the four phosphorus atoms occupy the vertices of a tetrahedral framework. Each edge of the tetrahedron contains one bridging oxygen atom. Since a tetrahedron has six edges, there are six bridging oxygen atoms connecting phosphorus atoms.

Therefore, the number of $$P-O-P$$ bonds in $$P_4O_{10}$$ is

$$6$$

Hence, the number of $$P-O-P$$ bonds in

$$H_4P_2O_7,\ (HPO_3)3,\ P_4O{10}$$

are

$$1,\ 3,\ 6$$

respectively.

Hence, the correct answer is

$$1,\ 3,\ 6$$

Get AI Help

Create a FREE account and get:

  • Free JEE Mains Previous Papers PDF
  • Take JEE Mains paper tests
Ask AI