Elemental Phosphorus Is a Molecular Solid Consisting of P₄ Molecules

question 36

Multiple Choice

Elemental phosphorus is a molecular solid consisting of P₄ molecules.It melts at 44°C.What is the principal force present in P₄(s) ?

• A) Dipole forces
• B) Hydrogen bonding
• C) Dispersion forces
• D) Metallic bonding
• E) Ionic bonding

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