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The number of  \[P-O-P\] bridges in the structure of phosphorus pent oxide and phosphorus trioxide are respectively:

A) \[6,6\]                  

B)        \[5,5\]                  

C) \[5,6\]                  

D)        \[6,5\]

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

The structure of \[{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{10}}\] and \[{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{6}}\]are as follows: Hence, number of \[P-O-P\] bridges is 6 in both.