Which of the following is correct for P(...

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

It has 6 lone pairs of electrons

It has six P-P single bonds

It has three P-P single bonds

It has four lone pairs of electrons

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The correct Answer is:

B, D

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White phosphorus is

A monoatomic gas

`P_(4)`, a tetrahedral solid

`P_(8)`, a crown

A linear diatomic molecules

Six `P-P` single bonds

Four `P-P` single bonds

Four lone pairs of electrons

`P-P-P` angle of `60^@`.

`P_(4)`

`P_(3)`

`P_(2)`