Question

The number of P-O-P bridges in the structure of phosphorus pentoxide and phosphorus trioxide are respectively :

• A. 6, 6
• B. 5, 5
• C. 5, 6
• D. 6, 5

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

6, 6

Looking at the figure we get that in the structure of phosphorus pentaoxide and phosphorus trioxide there are $6P-O-P$ bridges.