Question

For the redox reaction xP4 + yHNO3 H3PO4 + NO2 + H2O, upon balancing with whole number coefficients:

• A. x = 1, y = 5
• B. x = 2, y = 10
• C. x = 1, y = 20
• D. x = 1, y = 15

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

x = 1, y = 20

Answer 2

(3)

$\therefore$ (V.f.)P4 : (V.f.) HNO3 = 20 : 1