Which of the following is the correct (unbalanced) equation for the reaction that takes place when solid phosphorus combines with oxygen gas to form diphosphorus pentoxide?

A. P (s) + O2 (g) - -> P2O5 (s)

B. P2O5 (s) - -> P2 (s) + O2 (g)

C. P (s) + O (g) - -> P5O2 (g)

D. P (s) + O2 (g) - -> PO2 (g)

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Lukas Bray

20 February, 08:14

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Emilee Burnett · Answer 1

Answer: option A

P (s) + O2 (g) - -> P2O5 (s)

Which of the following is the correct (unbalanced) equation for the reaction that takes place when solid phosphorus combines with oxygen gas to form diphosphorus pentoxide?A. P (s) + O2 (g) - -> P2O5 (s)B. P2O5 (s) - -> P2 (s) + O2 (g)C. P (s) + O (g) - -> P5O2 (g)D. P (s) + O2 (g) - -> PO2 (g)