Consider the structure of P4O10 given below. Which of the following is correct?

Engineering

Chemistry

Bond Length and Bond Angle Comparison

Question

Consider the structure of P₄O₁₀ given below.

Which of the following is correct?

P₄O₁₀ is less acidic than P₄O₆.

α > β

P–O–P linkage in P₄O₁₀ is longer than that in P₄O₆

α < β

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Steric repulsion is dominating factor so $P - \hat{O} - P > O - \hat{P} - O$