Discussion Forum

1)

The total number of compounds having at least one bridging oxo group amoung the molecule given below...

N₂O₃ ,N₂O₅ ,P₄ O₆ , P₄O₇, H₄P₂O_5, H₅P₃O₁₀, H₂S₂O₃, H₂S₂O₅

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

The structures of various molecules given in problem are discussed below  -

 1. N₂O₃ It is the tautomeric mixture of following two structures-

  

Conclusion  1 bridging oxo group is present in the compound.

2. N₂O₃     It has following structure.

            

Conclusion 1  bridging oxo group is present in the compound.

             where, p₁  = initial pressure, p₁= total pressure

                    y= number of gaseous products per mole of reactant

3.   P₄ O₆

  

Conclusion   6 bridging oxo groups are present in the compound.

4. P₄ O7

   

Conclusion 6 bridging oxo groups are present in the compound.

5.  H₄P₂O₅

    

Conclusion 1 bridging oxo groups is present in the compound.

6.  H₅P₃O₁₀

     

Conclusion   2 bridging oxo groups are present in the compound.

7.   H₂S₂O3

       

Conclusion   This compound doesnot contain any bridging oxo group.

8.  H₂S₂O₅

      

Conclusion This compound also doesnot contain any bridging oxo group.