Question

(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction:
(i) phosphorus burns in presence of chlorine to form phosphorus pentachloride.
(ii) burning of natural gas.
(iii) the process of respiration​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. P4 (s) + n O2 (g) PxOy (s) + light + heat. The resulting solid phosphorus oxide PxOy can then be treated with water to produce phosphoric acid according to the reaction: PxOy (s) + 6 H2O (l) 4 H3PO4 (aq).