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Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of solid tetraphosphorus hexoxide with water.

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Answer:

P4O6(s) + 6 H2O(l) -> 4H3PO3(aq).

Step-by-step explanation:

What is the formula for Tetraphosphorus Hexoxide?

Answer: P₄O₆

how is H3PO3 formed???

H3PO3 is produced by the slow combustion reaction of phosphorus in the form of a white volatile powder.

The salt of phosphorus acid is called phosphites. Phosphoric acid is prepared by the reaction of phosphorus trichloride that is PCl 3 with water.

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