Question

$P_4{O}_{10}$ is converted to white phosphorus by reduction with ___________.

• A. $Al$
• B. $C$
• C. $Na$
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C$

$P_4{O}_{10}$ is converted to white phosphorus by reduction with carbon in an electrothermic process. The chemical reaction for the same is shown below-

$P_4{O}_{10}+10C\to P_4+10CO$
Option B is correct.