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The number of\[POP\]bonds in the structure of phosphorus pentaoxide and phosphorus trioxide are respectively

A)  6,6            

B)  5,5

C)  5, 6            

D)  6, 5

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

 The structure of phosphorus pentaoxide \[({{P}_{4}}{{O}_{10}})\]and phosphorus trioxide\[({{P}_{4}}{{O}_{6}})\]is given below The numbers of\[P-O-P\]bonds in\[{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{10}}\]and \[{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{6}}\]are 6 and 6.