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GK QUESTION#3167

Which is the most specific description of the atomicity of a white-phosphorus molecule (P₄)?

  1. APoly-atomic
  2. BMonoatomic
  3. CDiatomic
  4. DTetra-atomicCorrect answer
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D. Tetra-atomic

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White phosphorus consists of P₄ molecules, each containing four atoms, so tetra-atomic is the most specific description. Other phosphorus allotropes have different extended structures. Tetra-atomic molecules also fall under the broad category polyatomic, which is why the stem asks for the most specific term.

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