Question

In a cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid molecule, how many single and double
bonds are present?
(i) 3 double bonds; 9 single bonds
(ii) 6 double bonds; 6 single bonds
(iii) 3 double bonds; 12 single bonds
(iv) Zero double bonds; 12 single bonds


NCERT Class XII
Chemistry - Exemplar Problems

Chapter 7. The p-block elements

Answer 1

In a cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid molecule, how many single and double bonds are present? (i) 3 double bonds; 9 single bonds (ii) 6 double bonds; 6 single bonds (iii) 3 double bonds; 12 single bonds (iv) Zero double bonds; 12 single bonds answer is 1-3 double bonds;9 single bonds

Answer 2

In a cyclotrimetaphosphoric acid molecule, 3 double bonds; 9 single bonds are present