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The number of P?O bonds and lone pair of electrons present in \[{{\text{P}}_{\text{4}}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}}\] molecule are, respectively

A)  12, 16                                  

B)  12, 12

C)  8, 8                                       

D)  12, 4

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Structure of phosphorus trioxide \[({{P}_{4}}{{O}_{6}})\] Hence, \[{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{6}}\]molecule contains  12 P?O? bonds and 16 lone pair of electrons.