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P(2)O(5) is heated with water to give...

`P_(2)O_(5)` is heated with water to give

A

hypophosphours acid

B

phosphorous acid

C

hypophosphorous acid

D

orthophosphoric acid

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The correct Answer is:
D

When `P_(2)O_(5)` (or `P_(4)H_(10)`) is heated with water. It form orthophosphoric acid `(H_(2)PO_(4))`.
`P_(4)O_(10) + 6H_(2)O rarr 4H_(3)PO_(4)`
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