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

(i) It has 6 lone pairs of electrons.

(ii) It has six P–P single bonds.

(iii) It has three P–P single bonds.

(iv) It has four lone pairs of electrons.

 

Correct Answers: 

(ii) It has six P–P single bonds.

(iv) It has four lone pairs of electrons.

Explanation: The molecule of white phosphorus have neither 6 lone pair electrons nor three P-P single bonds.