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Which of the following statements are true for P4S3 molecule?

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a

It contains six P-S bonds and three P-P bonds

b

It contains six P-S bonds and ten lone pairs

c

It bas all atoms sp3 hybridised

d

It contains six P-P bonds and ten lone pairs

answer is A, C, B.

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Phosphorous sesquisulfide is the generic name for P4S3. 3,5,7-trithia-1,2,4,6 tetraphosphatricyclo [2.2.1.02,6]heptane is its IUPAC name.
Phosphorous has one lone pair, and since it has four atoms, it also has four lone pairs.
There are 3 sulphur atoms and 2 lone pairs in sulphur, for a total of 6 lone pairs.

There are 10 lone pairings altogether.
Three P-P bonds and six P-S bonds are present.
All phosphorus and sulphur atoms are sp3 hybridised.

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Which of the following statements are true for P4S3 molecule?