What type of bond does white phosphorus have?

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What type of bond does white phosphorus have?

Single, double, or triple.

2007-06-12 17:57:21 · 3 answers · asked by S 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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yeah! single bond,(tetrahedrally arranged 4 atoms constitutes each molecule) ,but the bond is abnormal in the sense that the bond angle is 60 deg,( normal = 90 deg) thus the P atoms are under considerable stress & easily get detached.
this explains the activity of white P.

2007-06-12 20:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by s0u1 reaver 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The 4 x P atoms are arranged in a tetrahedron, all connected by single bonds.

2007-06-13 02:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

triple, i suppose

2007-06-13 02:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋