The P Block Elements - Result Question 25
####25. $P_2 O_5$ is heated with water to give
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(a) Hypophosphorous acid
(b) Phosphorous acid
(c) Hypophosphoric acid
(d) Orthophosphoric acid
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Solution:
- (d) $P_2 O_5$ have great affinity for water. The final product is orthophosphoric acid.