3. The formula for one molecule of phosphorus is:

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P₂

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P₄

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P₆

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Solution

The correct option is C
P₄

Explanation:
A symbolic representation of one molecule of a compound representing the number of atoms of various elements present in it, is called formula of the molecule or compound.
The phosphorus element exist in molecular form.
The symbol for phosphorus molecule is P_4. It contains four molecules of phosphorus atom.
Hence, option (c) is correct.

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