Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Combustion of White

question 43

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation for the combustion of white phosphorus.

• A) P₄(s)+ 8O₂(g)→ 4PO₄(g)
• B) P₄(s)+ 3O₂(g)→ 2P₂O₃(s)
• C) P₄(s)+ 5O₂(g)→ P₄O₁₀(s)
• D) P₄(s)+ 8O₂(g)→ 4PO₄³⁻(g)
• E) P₄(s)+ O₂(g)→ 2P₂O(g)

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