Q12 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2020 · Chemistry

Which statement is false for white phosphorus $\left(\mathrm{P}_4\right) ?$

  • Correct answer
    A
    th has six $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{P}$ single bonds
  • B
    It has four $P$ - $P$ single bonds
  • C
    It has four lone pairs of electrons
  • D
    It has PPP angle $60^{\circ}$

Solution

Figure
White phosphorus $\left(P_4\right)$ It has six $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{P}$ single bonds.

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

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