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White phosphorus `(P_4)` has

A

Six `P-P` single bonds

B

Four `P-P` single bonds

C

Four lone pairs of electrons

D

`PPP` "angle" of `60^@`

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The correct Answer is:
A, C, D
.
(a) Six `P-P` single bond.
( c) Every phosphorus atom has a lone pair of electrons. So, `4` lone pairs of electron.
(d) `PPP angle of `60^@`.
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