Q. How many bridging oxygen atoms are present in P₄O₁₀?
A) 6
B) 4
C) 2
D) 5
Explanation
[Solution from source] In P₄O₁₀ each of the six P–P edges of the P₄ tetrahedron is bridged by an oxygen (P–O–P), and each P also carries one terminal P=O. So there are 6 bridging and 4 terminal oxygens. 4 is the number of terminal oxygens. Answer (1).
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