Question

What is common between ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_6$ and ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_{10}$?

• A. $s{p}^3$ hybridized
• B. $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}$ bond
• C. Acidic Oxide
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

Explanation for correct option

(D) All of these

Oxides of phosphorus

• Two common oxides of phosphorus are tetraphosphorus hexaoxide $\left({\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_6\right)$, and tetraphosphorus decaoxide $\left({\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_{10}\right)$.
• A white crystalline substance with a garlic-like odor and toxic vapor is ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_6$.
• When elemental phosphorus is heated with too much oxygen, a white flocculent powder known as ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_{10}$ is produced.

Similarities between of ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_6$ and ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_{10}$ molecules

• The tetrahedral structure of elemental white phosphorus acts as the structural model for both oxides.
• The Phosphorous atom in ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_6$ and ${\mathrm{P}}_4{\mathrm{O}}_{10}$ molecules arranged in a tetrahedron having $s{p}^3$ hybridized.
• Both the molecules have six $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}$ bonds.
• They are acidic oxides of phosphorous.
• Structure:

Explanation for incorrect options

• All the options (A), (B) and (C) are correct.

Therefore, the correct options (D) All of these