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Allotropes of Phosphorus

P4 is a stabl...

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$P_{4}$ is a stable from of phosphorus. The percentage of p-character in the orbital forming (P - P) bonds in $P_{4}$ is

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Solution

The correct option is D 75
The percentage of p-character in forming P-P bonds in P4 molecule is: 0. In forming P4molecule, P atom uses sp3 hybrid orbitals. Thus, p-character in hybrid orbitals is 75%. S character is 25%

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