Question 86

Which of the following correct for $$\text{P}_4$$ molecular structure

Solution

$$\text{P}_4$$ is a tetrahedron with a P atom at each corner. Each P is bonded to the other 3, giving 6 P-P sigma bonds (the $$\alpha$$ in option a stands for sigma), each P-P-P angle is $$60^\circ$$, and each P keeps one lone pair. Each P is linked to 3 (not 4) other atoms, so options a, b and d are correct.

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