Atoms in a $\mathrm{P}_4$ molecule of white phosphorus are arranged regularly in the following way:

• A

  at the corners of a cube
• B

  at the corners of a octahedron
• Correct answer
  C

  at the corners of a tetrahedron
• D

  at the centre and corners of a tetrahedron

Solution

Hints:

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.