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How many P-O bonds and how many lone pairs respectively are present in `P_4 O_6` molecule?

A

12 , 4

B

8 , 8

C

12 , 16

D

12 , 12

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The correct Answer is:
C
There are 12 P-O bonds and 16 lone pairs (one on each P atoms and two on each O atoms).
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  • How many P - O bonds and how many lone pairs respectively are present in P_4O_6 molecule?

    A
    12,4
    B
    8,8
    C
    12,16
    D
    12,12

  • The number of of P-O bonds and lone pair of electrons present in P_(4)O_(6) molecule

    A
    12, 16
    B
    12, 12
    C
    8, 8
    D
    12, 4

  • How many lone pair of electrons are present on chlorine in ClF_(3) molecule ?

    A
    0
    B
    1
    C
    2
    D
    3

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