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Allotropy of phosphorus: What is the molecular formula of elemental (white) phosphorus as commonly encountered? Recall the tetra-atomic molecular form of white phosphorus. Choose the correct option.

Q: Allotropy of phosphorus: What is the molecular formula of elemental (white) phosphorus as commonly encountered? Recall the tetra-atomic molecular form of white phosphorus. Choose the correct option.

Concept/Approach White phosphorus exists as discrete P₄ tetrahedral molecules. (Red/black phosphorus are polymeric/allotropic forms.) Final Answer P₄

Difficulty: Easy

P₁
P₂
P₃
P₄

Correct Answer: P₄

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
White phosphorus exists as discrete P₄ tetrahedral molecules. (Red/black phosphorus are polymeric/allotropic forms.)

Final Answer
P₄

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