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Tetraphosphorus decaiodide is represented by which formula?

A) P3I10
B) P4I10
C) P3I8
D) P4I8

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The answer is B) P4I10

User Rockyraw
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Tetra= 4
Deca= 10
These are prefixes used in convalent bonds. The prefix before the element, tells how many of it there is. There would be 4 phosphorus and 10 iodide.
ANSWER is B
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