What is the exact number of bridging bonds present in a single molecule of phosphorus pentoxide ()? — p Block Elements Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

In $P_4O_{10}$, the four phosphorus atoms are arranged at the corners of a tetrahedron. Each edge of this tetrahedron represents a $P-O-P$ bridge. Since a tetrahedron has 6 edges, there are exactly 6 $P-O-P$ bonds.