In a cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid molecule, how many single and double bonds are present ?

Options

A. 3 double bonds, 9 single bonds
B. 6 double bonds, 6 single bonds
C. 3 double bonds , 12 single bonds
D. Zero double bond, 12 single bonds

Answer

C

Explanation

Cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid contains acid contains three double bonds and 9 single bonds as shown below

a,b,c are three `pi` bonds and numerics 1 to 12 are sigma `(sigma)` bonds.