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The formula of vapour state of white phosphorus is ......
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $P_5$
  • B $P_{16}$
  • C $P_3$
  • D $P_4$
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The correct answer is: $P_4$
White phosphorus or yellow phosphorus is simply tetraphosphorus $\left(\mathrm{P}_4\right)$ exists as molecules made up of four atoms in a tetrahedral structure in vapour state.
Hence, the correct option is (4).

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