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If "n" number of H3PO4 molecules are polymerized to produce chain molecule and ring molecule separately, then the number of P−O−P linkages formed is, respectively :

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n and (n1)
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(n1) and (n1)
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(n1) and n
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n and n
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Solution

The correct option is C (n1) and n
In case of a ring, the number of linkages will be one less than the number of P atoms because of the fact that each P atom is shared by 2 rings.
However, in case of a chain no sharing takes place and the number of linkages is equal to n.

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