Question

Which of the following is incorrect regarding white phosphorus?

• A. Six $P-P$ single bonds
• B. Four $P-P$ single bonds
• C. Four lone pairs of electrons
• D. $P-P-P$ angle of ${60}^{\circ }$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Four $P-P$ single bonds

$P_4$ molecule:


Six $P-P$ single bonds
Number of lone pairs of electrons $=4$
Bond angle $={60}^{\circ }$