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The number of P−O bonds in P4O6 is :

  • Option 1)

    6

  • Option 2)

    9

  • Option 3)

    12

  • Option 4)

    18

 

Answers (1)

As we have learnt,

 

Phosphorus pentaoxide -

P4O10, white solid, formed when P4 is burnt in excess of air

- wherein

P_{4}+5O_{2}\rightarrow P_{4}O_{10}

 

 

Phoshorous trioxide -

P4O6, dimer, white solid, obtained by burning phosphorus in limited amount of air

- wherein

P_{4}+3O_{2}\rightarrow P_{4}O_{6}

 

 The number of P-O bonds in P4Ois 12

 

 


Option 1)

6

Option 2)

9

Option 3)

12

Option 4)

18

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