Which of the following is correct for P4 molecule of white phosphorus?

a. It has 6 lone pairs of electrons

b. It has six P — P single bonds

c. It has three P — P single bonds

d. It has four lone pairs of electrons

Choose the correct option:

1. (a, b)
2. (b, c)
3. (c, d)
4. (b, d)

 
 



Hint: Phosphorus forms three bonds and it has a lone pair.

Structure of P4 molecule can be represented as
It has total of four lone pairs of electrons situated at each P-atom.
It has six P—P single bonds.