The formula of vapour state of white phosphorus is ......

The formula of vapour state of white phosphorus is ......
  1. $P_5$
  2. $P_{16}$
  3. $P_3$
  4. $P_4$

Solution

White phosphorus or yellow phosphorus is simply tetraphosphorus $\left(\mathrm{P}_4\right)$ exists as molecules made up of four atoms in a tetrahedral structure in vapour state. Hence, the correct option is (4).

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 1)

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