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Question

The number of P - O - P bridges in the structure of phosphorus pent oxide and phosphorus trioxide are respectively :

Options

A.6, 6
B.5, 5
C.5, 6
D.6, 5

Solution

Both have six P - O - P bonds as shown in the figure.
       
Hence, number of P - O - P bridges is 6 in both.

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