Question

Phosphorous acid, a common ingredient used for potable water treatment, has a molecular formula of:_______

Answer 1

Answer:

H³PO⁴

Explanation:

Phosphoric acid (orthophosphoric acid, monophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H3PO4. Phosphoric acid is a colorless solid, it is commonly encountered as an 85% aqueous solution, which is a colourless, odourless, and non-volatile syrupy liquid.