Question

explain the nature and banding in phosphorus trioxide​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Phosphorus trioxide is the chemical compound with the molecular formula P4O6. Although the molecular formula suggests the name tetraphosphorus hexoxide, the name phosphorus trioxide preceded the knowledge of the compound's molecular structure, and its usage continues today. This colorless solid is structurally related to adamantane. It is formally the anhydride of phosphorous acid, H3PO3, but cannot be obtained by the dehydration of the acid.

Answer 2

Phosphorus trioxide:

• Phosphorous trioxide is the chemical compound with the molecular formula P4O6. Although the molecular formula suggested the name tetra phosphorus hexoxide, the name phosphorus trioxide preceded the knowledge of the compound's molecular structure, and its usage continues today.
• This is colorless solid is structurally related to adamantane. It is formally the anhydride of phosphorus acid, H3PO3.
• A white solid that melts at room temperature, it is waxy, crystalline, and highly toxic, with a garlic odor.
• It is obtained by the combustion of phosphorus in a limited supply of air at low temperatures.

                                       P4 + 3O2→ P4O6

• Phosphorus trioxide reacts with water to phosphorous acid, reflecting the fact that it is the anhydride of that acid.
• It reacts with hydrogen chloride to form H3PO3 and produces phosphorus trichloride.
• In a disproportionation reaction, P4O6 is converted into the mixed P(III)P(V) species P4O8 when heated in a sealed tube at 710K, with the side product being red phosphorus.