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Write the following for a white phosphorus molecule :
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Oxidation state of phosphorus in P 4 molecule is zero.
Valency of P in P 4 molecule is three. Each P atom forms 3 bond pairs and possesses on lone pair.
Total number of P-P sigma bonds in a molecule of phosphorus is six.
Phosphorus-Phosphorus bond order in P 4 molecule is one.
(e) Bond angle 60º.
(f) Tetrahedral.
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