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What is the total number of atoms or groups surrounding each phosphorus atom in its oxoacids?(a) 5(b) 6(c) 3(d) 4I have been asked this question in an interview.The question is from P-Block Elements topic in division P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (d) 4

For EXPLANATION: In all of the oxoacids of phosphorus, the phosphorus atom is tetrahedrally surrounded by four other atoms or groups. The phosphorus atoms can FORM both DOUBLE and single bonds in its oxoacids.



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