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Which of the following is correct for `P_(4)` molecule of white phosphorus ?

A

It has 6 lone pairs of electrons

B

lt has six P___P single bonds

C

It has three P____P single bonds

D

It has lone pair of electrosn

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The correct Answer is:
B, D
Structure of `P_(4)` molecule can be represented as

It has total four lone pairs of electrons situated at each P - atom.
It has six P___P single bond.
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