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The number of oxygen atoms bonded to one phosphorous atom in $\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_6$ is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)TS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2004
Options:
  • A $4$
  • B $3$
  • C $6$
  • D $5$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $3$
$\mathrm{P}_4 \mathrm{O}_6$ has following structure.
Thus, every P-atom is linked to 3 oxygen atoms.

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