Which of the following is the correct skeleton equation for the reaction that takes place when solid phosphorus combines with oxygen gas to form diphosphorus pentoxide? a. p(s) + o2(g) --> p2o5(s)b. p2o5(s) --> p2(s) + o2(g)c. p(s) + o(g) --> p5o2(g)d. p(s) + o2(g) --> po2(g)

A.

Explanation:

Symbolic representation of the chemical reaction with the help of the formulas and symbols is known as chemical equation. In the chemical equation, reactants are written at left-hand side as well as products are expressed or written on right-hand side. The coefficients which are written before the formulas or the symbols are known as stoichiometric numbers.

The equation of for the reaction that takes place when solid phosphorus combines with oxygen gas to form diphosphorus pentoxide is:-

A.