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P4O10 is a 'simple covalent molecule' it has a low boiling point because the molecules are held together by weak van der waals forces.

such as those in other simple covalent structures; SO2.

P4O10 is a larger molecule than SO2 so it has more van der waals forces so it has a higher BP than SO2

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