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Number of sigma bonds in P_{4}O_{10} is

  • Option 1)

    6

  • Option 2)

    7

  • Option 3)

    17

  • Option 4)

    16

 

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As we learnt in

Sigma bond -

When covalent bond is formed by overlapping of atomic orbitals along the same axis it is called Sigma bond. Such type of bond is symmetrical about the line joining the two nuclei.

- wherein

 

 

 

No of \sigma bonds = 16

No of \pi bonds= 4

The number of sigma bond in P4O10 is 16 


Option 1)

6

The solution is incorrect 

Option 2)

7

The solution is incorrect 

Option 3)

17

The solution is incorrect 

Option 4)

16

The solution is correct 

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