155k views
4 votes
Write the name of the following compound: H3PO4

2 Answers

4 votes
Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid, is a mineral acid with the chemical formula H3PO4
User Jiamin
by
8.0k points
5 votes

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the given formula is
H_(3)PO_(4). It consists of three hydrogen atoms, one phosphorous atom and four oxygen atoms.


H_(3)PO_(4) is known as phosphoric acid. It is a weak acid and it dissociates to give hydrogen ions when dissolved in a solvent.

Phosphoric acid (
H_(3)PO_(4))
is also known as orthophosphoric acid.

User Muhammad Akhtar
by
8.2k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.