The oxidation of phosphorus can be represented by the following equation: P4 (s) + 5 O2 (g) → 2 P2O5 (g)If 1.85 L of diphosphorus pentoxide form at a temperature of 50.0 ºC and 1.12 atm, what is the mass (in g) of phosphorus that reacted?

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Multiple Choice

The oxidation of phosphorus can be represented by the following equation:

P₄ (s) + 5 O₂ (g) → 2 P₂O₅ (g)

If 1.85 L of diphosphorus pentoxide form at a temperature of 50.0 ºC and 1.12 atm, what is the mass (in g) of phosphorus that reacted?

4.84 g

7.02 g

10.9 g

12.4 g

17.7 g

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