Question

The hybrid states of phosphorous atoms in and in gaseous phase are . But in solid , phosphorous shows hybrid state. While  in is in hybrid state. This is because :

This question has multiple correct options
A

in solid form exists as

B

in solid form exists as

C

in solid form exists as

D

in solid form exists as

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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct options are A) and D)

Both  and  have triagonal bipyramidal geometry this is not  a regular structure and is not very stable.

Therefore  splits up into two more stable octahedral and tetrahedral  structures .

in solid form exists as . The hybridisation state of in  and is 
and respectively.

in solid form exists as and hybridisation state of in  is hybridised.

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