Question

The number of oxygen atoms bonded to each phosphorus atom in P$_4O_{10}$ is

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

4

Answer 2

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$_4O_{10}$.