The Compound P₄S₃ Is Used in Matches

question 2

Multiple Choice

The compound P₄S₃ is used in matches.It reacts with oxygen to produce P₄O₁₀ and SO₂.The unbalanced chemical equation is shown below. P₄S₃(s) + O₂(g) → P₄O₁₀(s) + SO₂(g)
What mass of SO₂ is produced from the combustion of 0.401 g P₄S₃?

• A) 0.134 g
• B) 1.20 g
• C) 0.0389 g
• D) 0.117 g
• E) 0.350 g

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