Question

Atoms in a $P_4$ molecule of white phosphorus are arranged regularly in space in which of the following way?

• A. At the corners of tetrahedron
• B. At the corners of a cube
• C. At the corners of a four membered ring
• D. At the centre and corners of a equivalent triangle
• E. At the centre and corners of a tetrahedron

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

This is the structure of white phosphorus. So, atoms in a $P_4$ molecule of white phosphorus are arranged at the comers of tetrahedron.