Answer to Question #148479 in Physical Chemistry for Jerianne Manansala

Question

The reaction between solid white phosphorus and oxygen produces solid tetraphosphorusdecoxide (P4O10).

Answer 1

P_4(s) + 5O_2(g) → P₄O_10(s)

P₄O_10(s) also called phosphoric anhydride is a dimer. However, its empirical formula is P₂O₅