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If the central atom is of third row or below this in the periodic table, then lone pair will occupy a stereochemically inactive s-orbital and bonding will be through almost pure p-orbitals and bond angles are nearly `90^(@)`, if the substituent's electronegativity value is `le 2.5`.
Select incorrect statement regarding `P_(4)` molecule.

A

Each P atom is ioined with three P-atoms

B

`P_(4)` molecule contains total 12 bond angles

C

Lone pair of each P atom is present in almost pure s-orbital

D

Lone pair of each P atom present in hybrid orbital

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  • If the central atom is of third row or below this in the periodic table, then lone pair will occupy a stereochemically inactive s-orbital and bonding will be through almost pure p-orbitals and bond angles are nearly 90^(@) , if the substituent's electronegativity value is le 2.5 . In which of the following option, covalent bond is having maximum s% character ?

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    D
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