The ( P-P-P ) bond angle in white phosphorus is | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

The $P-P-P$ bond angle in white phosphorus is

A

$120^{\circ}$

B

$109^{\circ}, 28'$

C

$90^{\circ}$

D

$60^{\circ}$

Answer

$60^{\circ}$

Explanation

Solution

The structure of white phosphorus is Hence, the $P-P-P$ bond angle in white phosphorus is ${{60}^{o}}$ .