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ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsJEE Main

In a molecule of , each phosphorus atom forms three single P–O bonds to bridging oxygens and one terminal P=O bond. What is the ratio of the total number of -bonds (16) to the total number of terminal oxygen atoms (4)?

Answer: 4

Solution

contains 12 bridging P–O single bonds and 4 terminal P=O bonds (16

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