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Olympiad workbook · NSEC · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
For the given compound, \% s character of phosphorous hybrid...
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

This difference in 's' character of various phosphorous bonds could be due to
Options
- AThe large size of bromine atom
- BThe large electronegativity difference between P and O
- CIncreased overlap of -orbitals of terminal P-O bond
- DStronger covalent character of in cyclic oxygen atoms
Correct answer
C. Increased overlap of -orbitals of terminal P-O bond
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