alleryNumber of P-O-P bridges in P₄O₁₀:
A10
B4
C6 (P₄O₁₀ has 4 P, 6 P-O-P bridges, 4 P=O terminal)
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 6 (P₄O₁₀ has 4 P, 6 P-O-P bridges, 4 P=O terminal)
P₄O₁₀: cage with 4 P atoms, each tetrahedral.
6 bridging O atoms (P-O-P) form the cage edges, 4 terminal O atoms (P=O) double-bonded.
Most important P oxide, drying agent ('P_2O_5' in old notation).
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