The atomicity of phosphorus is $X$ and the $P-P-P$ bond angle in the molecule is $Y$. What are $X$ and $Y$?

  • A
    $X = 4, Y = 90^{\circ}$
  • B
    $X = 4, Y = 60^{\circ}$
  • C
    $X = 3, Y = 120^{\circ}$
  • D
    $X = 2, Y = 180^{\circ}$

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