P2O5 is Hygroscopic powder which sublimes at:
Correct answer: B. 360 Degree Celsius
- A. 260 Degree Celsius
- B. 360 Degree Celsius
- C. 630 Degree Celsius
- D. 690 Degree Celsius
Explanation
It's a fact. P2O5 is a white, hygroscopic powder that readily absorbs water from the air. It has a very high melting point of 360°C and sublimes at this temperature. Sublimation is the process by which a solid directly transforms into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.At temperatures above 360°C, P2O5 can decompose to form phosphorus pentoxide vapor and oxygen gas. This reaction is endothermic, meaning that it absorbs heat from the surroundings.
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