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The number of o-bonds in P4CL, is:

A) 6                                 

B) 16     

C) 20                                

D) 7

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] 16 \[{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{10}}-white\,phosphorus\] Four \[s{{p}^{3}}\]hydridised phosphorus atom lie at the comer. Each P atom is linked to 3-other P atoms to complete its octet.