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White phosphorus is...

White phosphorus is

A

A monoatomic gas

B

`P_(4)`, a tetrahedral solid

C

`P_(8)`, a crown

D

A linear diatomic molecules

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The correct Answer is:
B
White phosphorus contains `P_(4)` tetrahdedral molecules.
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