Question

An unknown compound has the following chemical formula:

Answer 1

Answer:

Formula of the compound = $P_2O_5$

Explanation:

Given,

No. of mole of O = 8.20 mol

No. of mole of P = 3.30 mol

Chemical formula = $P_2O_x$

Ratio of P and O = $\frac{2}{x}$

$\frac{2}{x} =\frac{3.3}{8.20} \\x \times 3.3 = 8.20 \times 2\\x = \frac{8.20 \times 2}{3.3} \\x=4.9969\\ = 5$

formula of the compound = $P_2O_5$