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In P4O10, the number of the oxygen atoms bonded to each phosphorous atom is:

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2
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3
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4
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5
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Solution

The correct option is C 4
In the structure, each phosphorous is attached to 4 oxygen atoms. It is attached to 3 oxygen by single bond and 1 oxygen atom by double bond.

Hence, option C is correct.

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