NEET2019Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
In dimer of phosphorus pentoxide, in what order number of P - P , P = O and P - O - P bonds are there?
Options
- AP - O - P > P = O > P - P
- BP = O > P - O - P > P - P
- CP - O - P > P - P > P = O
- DP = O > P - P > P - O - P
Correct answer
A. P - O - P > P = O > P - P
Step-by-step solution
Total P - O - P bond s =6 Total P = O bond =4 Total P - P bonds =0