Tetraphosphorus Decoxide Reacts with Water to Produce Phosphoric Acid

question 35

Multiple Choice

Tetraphosphorus decoxide reacts with water to produce phosphoric acid. Write a balanced reaction for this process.

• A)P₄O₁₀ + 6H₂O → 4H₃PO₄
• B)P₂O₅ + 3H₂O → 2H₃PO₃
• C)P₄ + 3O_{2 +} 6H₂O → 4H₃PO₄
• D)P₄O₁₀ + 4H₂O → 4H₂PO₃
• E)P₄ + 3O_{2 +} 6H₂O → 4H₃PO₃

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