By coupling in pairs in all possible ways the eight hybridization types of a neutral phosphorus atom, 37 modes of formation of a phosphorus—phosphorus bond are obtained. Some experimental results illustrate these modes and structural possibilities which offer the best hope of future success are predicted. Two other possibilities were also envisaged. The one in which one phosphorus atom is neutral, the other being cationic comprises 39 different P—P+ modes of hybridization. Coupling the eight neutral hybridization types of a phosphorus atom with the 13 possible anionic ones leads to 94 modes of formation of a P—P+ bond.
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