Which of the following is correct for P4 molecule of white phosphorus? 

(i) It has 6 lone pairs of electrons. 

(ii) It has six P–P single bonds. 

(iii) It has three P–P single bonds. 

(iv) It has four lone pairs of electrons.

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Correct option is (ii) and (iv)

Tetrahedral geometry characterises the structure of a white phosphorus molecule.

Phosphorus has a valency of 5, and there are four phosphorus atoms in total. As a result, there will be a total of 4*5=20 val

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