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P-P-P bond angle in white phosphorus is ...

P-P-P bond angle in white phosphorus is :

A

`120^@`

B

`90^@`

C

`109^@ 28`

D

`60^@`

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The correct Answer is:
D
P-P-P bond angle in white phosphorus is `60^@` as in it `P_4` is tetrahedral
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