Q. The number of oxygen atoms bonded to each phosphorus atom in P$_4O_{10}$ is
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Solution:
The structure assigned to P$_4O_{10}$ (phosphorus pentoxide) is shown as: From the above structure, it is clear that four oxygen atoms are bonded to each phosphorus atom in P$_4O_{10}$.
