Phosphorus burns in oxygen according to the equation P\(_4\) + 5 0\(_2\) → P\(_4\)O\(_{10}\). How many litres of oxygen will be required at S.T.P for complete oxidation of 12.4g of phosphorus? [P = 31,O = 16 and molar volume of a gas at S.T.P = 22.4 litres]

a

5. 20

b

11. 20

c

2. 24

d

20. 20

e

6. 20

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ayorinde01
4 years ago
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Let use this complex solution

Dandiyn28
1 year ago

The answer is correct but the explanation in not aligning to the question. my school pls make the necessary corrections so as not to confuse students thanks

Emelue
6 months ago

I'm lost in this solution

Bigdaddy98
1 year ago

molecular mass of phosphorus is 124 not 31. myschool is just so ahh🤦

ziki345fg
1 year ago

help me

ayorinde01
4 years ago

The answer is correct but the solution are so confusing......

ajibolaadeola
4 months ago

This my school bad ooo

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