question_answer 64)

    Which of the following is correct for P4 molecule of white phosphorus? (a) It has 6 lone pairs of electrons       (b) It has six P?P single bonds (c) It has three P ? P single bonds      (d) It has four lone pairs of electrons

Answer:

                    (b, d) Structure of P4 molecule can be represented as It has total four lone pairs of electrons situated at each P - atom. It has six P?P single bond.