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The shape and bond angle of white Phosphorous molecule is 
 

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a

Tetrahedral and 1090 281 
 

b

Trigonal planar and 1200 
 

c

Linear and 1800 
 

d

Tetrahedral and 600 
 

answer is D.

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  • The molecular formula of white phosphorus is P4.
  •  Four phosphorus atoms lie at the corners of the regular tetrahedron In the structure of White phosphorus. 
  • Each phosphorus atom is linked to other three phosphorus atoms by covalent bonds. 
  • The bond length of P-P is 2.21 A and PPP angle is 60 degrees
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