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P4O10 is prepared by Burning tetraphosphorus with sufficient supply of oxygen -
P4 + 5O2 ----- P4O10
phosphorus pentoxide was used to provide a supply of ConC. pure phosphoric acid .In the thermal process ,the phosphorus obtained by burning white phosphorus phosphorus was dissolved in dilute phosphoric acid to produce Concentrated acid.And also P4O10 reacts violently to form acid.
P4O10(s) + 6H2O(l) ------- 4H3PO4
4H3PO4(aq) = (equilibrium sign) H+ (aq) +H2PO4-(aq)
Number of correct statement(s) among following in reference to P4O10 i...
The correct statements among the given options in reference to P4O10 are:
I. The structure of the P4O10 cage is reminiscent of adamantane with Td symmetry point group.
II. It is closely related to the corresponding anhydride of phosphorous acid, P4O6.
III. Phosphorus pentaoxide is a potent dehydrating agent as indicated by the exothermic nature of its hydrolysis.
IV. P4O10 is prepared by burning tetraphosphorus with a sufficient supply of oxygen.
Explanation:
I. The structure of the P4O10 cage is reminiscent of adamantane with Td symmetry point group:
- The structure of P4O10 is composed of four phosphorus atoms and ten oxygen atoms.
- The arrangement of these atoms in the P4O10 molecule can be compared to the structure of adamantane, which consists of four interconnected carbon atoms.
- The Td symmetry point group refers to the tetrahedral symmetry of the P4O10 molecule, similar to the symmetry of adamantane.
- Therefore, statement I is correct.
II. It is closely related to the corresponding anhydride of phosphorous acid, P4O6:
- The anhydride of phosphorous acid, P4O6, is closely related to P4O10 as it contains fewer oxygen atoms.
- P4O10 can be considered as the fully oxidized form of P4O6, where additional oxygen atoms are added.
- Hence, statement II is correct.
III. Phosphorus pentaoxide is a potent dehydrating agent as indicated by the exothermic nature of its hydrolysis:
- Phosphorus pentoxide (P4O10) is a powerful dehydrating agent.
- When it reacts with water (hydrolysis), it releases a large amount of heat (exothermic).
- This property of P4O10 makes it useful in various chemical reactions where water removal is required.
- Therefore, statement III is correct.
IV. P4O10 is prepared by burning tetraphosphorus with a sufficient supply of oxygen:
- P4O10 can be synthesized by burning tetraphosphorus (P4) in the presence of excess oxygen.
- The reaction can be represented as:
P4 + 5O2 -> P4O10
- Hence, statement IV is correct.
In conclusion, all the given statements (I, II, III, IV) are correct in reference to P4O10.