Phosphorus Pentoxide Is a Common Drying Agent of Organic Molecules

question 29

Multiple Choice

Phosphorus pentoxide is a common drying agent of organic molecules. Mass analysis reveals that it has the empirical formula P₂O₅. If the molar mass is 283.89 g/mol, which molecular formula is correct?

• A)P₂O₅
• B)P₃O₄
• C)P₄O₁₀
• D)P₅O₆
• E)P₆H₁₅

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