Question

Why it is called orthophosphoric acid and not meta or para phosphoric acid?

Answer 1

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Orthophosphoric acid refers tophosphoric acid, which is the IUPAC name for this compound. The prefix ortho- is used to distinguish the acid from related phosphoric acids, called polyphosphoric acids.Orthophosphoric acid is a non-toxic acid, which, when pure, is a solid at room temperature and pressure.



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