Consider the structure of $P_{4} O_{10}$ given below:

Which of the following is correct?

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$α > β$

$P_{4} O_{10}$ is less acidic than $P_{4} O_{6}$

$α < β$

$P - O - P$ linkage in $P_{4} O_{10}$ is longer than that in $P_{4} O_{6}$

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In the given structure the angle between $O - O$ bond is 100 degree so the value of $α$ =100 degree.
Also, the angle between $P - O$ is 127 degrees. Thus, the value of $β$ =127 degrees.

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