Phosphorous forms bonds and creates molecules based on its ionic charge. What element can it react with to form a stable molecule?

Phosphorous reacts with Lithium to form LiP

Phosphorous is stable and will not react with other elements.

Phosphorous can react with Gallium to form a stable compound.

Phosphorous reacts with Bromine to form PBr2

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2 months ago

Phosphorus can indeed react with several elements to form stable compounds. Among the options you've provided:

1. **Phosphorous reacts with Lithium to form LiP** - This is not a common or well-known stable compound.

2. **Phosphorous is stable and will not react with other elements** - This is incorrect. Phosphorus can react with various elements.

3. **Phosphorous can react with Gallium to form a stable compound** - This statement is plausible. Phosphorus can react with gallium to form stable compounds like gallium phosphide (GaP).

4. **Phosphorous reacts with Bromine to form PBr2** - This is also correct. Phosphorus can react with bromine to form phosphorus dibromide (PBr2), which is a stable compound.

Among these options, both reactions with gallium and bromine can lead to the formation of stable compounds.