Question

write a balanced equation for the oxidation of phosphorus by nitric acid, which is described by P4(s) + H^+(aq) +NO3^-(aq) --> H2PO4^-(aq)+NO(g)

Answer 1

Answer: The balanced equation for the oxidation of phosphorus by nitric acid is:

P4(s) + 4H+(aq) + 4NO3^-(aq) → 4H2PO4^-(aq) + 4NO(g)

In this reaction, phosphorus (P4) is oxidized by nitric acid (HNO3) to form phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and nitrogen monoxide (NO). The balanced equation shows that four molecules of nitric acid are needed to react with one molecule of phosphorus. The products of the reaction are four molecules of phosphoric acid and four molecules of nitrogen monoxide.

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