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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

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

  1. A \(P_5\)
  2. B \(P_{16}\)
  3. C \(P_3\)
  4. D \(P_4\)
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(D) \(P_4\)

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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).