AP EAMCET202022 Sep 2020Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
The formula of vapour state of white phosphorus is ......
Options
- AP₅
- BP₁₆
- CP₃
- DP₄
Correct answer
D. P₄
Step-by-step solution
White phosphorus or yellow phosphorus is simply tetraphosphorus ( P ₄ ) exists as molecules made up of four atoms in a tetrahedral structure in vapour state. Hence, the correct option is (4).