Question

The structure of white phosphorus is:

• A. square planar
• B. pyramidal
• C. tetrahedral
• D. trigonal planar

Answer 1

The correct option is C tetrahedral

The structure of white phosphorus is tetrahedral.Phosphorus or s tetraphosphorus ($P_4$) exists as molecules made up of four atoms in a tetrahedral structure. The molecule is described as consisting of six single P–P bonds.

Hence option C is correct.