Question

In $P_4$ molecule phosphorus atoms are tetrahedrally arranged. The bond angle P-P-P in the molecule is

• A. ${108}^{\circ }$
• B. ${120}^{\circ }$
• C. ${60}^{\circ }$
• D. ${180}^{\circ }$

Answer 1

The correct option is C ${60}^{\circ }$

$P_4$ molecule is tetrahedral in nature and all vertices are occupied by $P$ and it has very high strain and in this structure the bond angle is ${60}^{\circ }$ between $P-P-P$ bond.