Question:

$P_2O_5$ is heated with water to give

Updated On: Apr 29, 2024
  • hypophosphorous acid
  • phosphorous acid
  • hypophosphoric acid
  • orthophosphoric acid
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

When $P_2O_5 (or \, P_4O_{10})$ is heated with water, it
form orthophosphoric acid $(H_3PO_4)$.
$\, \, \, \, \, \, \, P_4O_{10} \, + \, 6H_2O \, \longrightarrow\, 4H_3PO_4$
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  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
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