Question

What is the equation for the reaction of tetraphosphorous decaoxide and water and react together and form phosphoric acid?

Answer 1

`P_4O_10(s) + 6H_2O(l) rarr 4H_3PO_4(aq)`

Explanation:

`P_4O_10` is the acid anhydride of phosphoric acid; it is commonly used as a drying agent for halogenated organic solvents such as methylene chloride..........