Question

Which statement is incorrect for $P_4{O}_5$ and $P_4{O}_{10}$?

• A. The number of $P-O-P$ bridges are six in each.
• B. The number of lone pairs on phosphorus atoms in each oxide are four
• C. Phosphorus is in +5 state in each oxide
• D. Each phosphorus is $s{p}^3$ hybridized in both

Answer 1

The correct option is A The number of $P-O-P$ bridges are six in each.

Only $P_4{O}_{10}$ has $6$ number of $P-O-P$ bridges.