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Number of sigma bonds in P4 O(10) is :...

Number of sigma bonds in `P_4 O_(10)` is :

A

6

B

16

C

20

D

17

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B
The number of ` sigma ` bonds in `P_(4)O_(10)` is 16. There are also four `pi`-bonds present in `P_4O_(10)` molecules.
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