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In dimer of phosphorus pentoxide, in what order number of $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{P}, \mathrm{P}=\mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}$ bonds are there?
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$\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}>\mathrm{P}=\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{P}$
Total $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}$ bond $\mathrm{s}=6$
Total $\mathrm{P}=\mathrm{O}$ bond $=4$
Total $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{P}$ bonds $=0$
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