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Which is the correct name for P205?

O phosphorus dioxide
O phosphorus pentoxide
diphosphorus pentoxidev
diphosphorus hexaoxide

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Answer:

C. Diphosphorus Pentaoxide

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

Diphosphorus Pentaoxide

Step-by-step explanation:

We have 2 atoms of Phosphorus and 5 atoms of Oxygen. It is a covalent bond.

2 is Di

5 is penta

Diphosphorus Pentaoxide

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