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

Question

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

Answer 1

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.