MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Same gas, different phosphates

Which of the following statements is correct?

A.Phosphorus does not form p-p multiple bonds in

B.Phosphorus

C.Phosphorus can expand its valence shell by

D.All of these✓ Correct

Explanation

All are true. Phosphorus does not form pπ-pπ multiple bonds in the compounds. It can form weak dπ-pπ bonds in some compounds, for example: It can also expand its octet using its inner 3d orbitals. For example:

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