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For the given compound, % s character of phosphorous hybrid orbitals which contribute to various bonds are given in the table below. This difference in % 's' character of various phosphorous bonds could be due to

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  1. AThe large size of bromine atom
  2. BThe large electronegativity difference between P and O
  3. CIncreased overlap of -orbitals of terminal P-O bond
  4. DStronger covalent character of P - O in cyclic oxygen atoms

Correct answer

C. Increased overlap of -orbitals of terminal P-O bond

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