In: Chemistry
Atomicity of phosphorus is ________.
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer : (d) 4
Explanation :
Atomicity : Atomicity is the number of atoms of an element presents in an one molecule of that particular element.
Eg. Atomicity of Nitrogen is 2 because it's elemental form is N2.
In general phosphorus exist as P4 which is its an elemental form. So the atomicity is 4.
So the atomicity of phosphorus is 4.
d) 4