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The number of P-O-P bonds in the structure of phosphorus pentoxide and phosphorus trioxide are respectively:

A) 6, 6                              

B) 5, 5      

C) 5, 6                              

D) 6, 5

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a] 6,6 Phosphorus trioxide \[\left( {{P}_{4}}{{O}_{6}} \right)\] Phosphorus pentoxide \[\left( {{P}_{4}}{{O}_{10}} \right)\]