The odour of phosphorus pentoxide is:

garlic

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sour

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pungent

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none of these

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The correct option is D pungent
Phosphorous pentoxide is prepared by burning of elemental phosphorous $P_{4}$ with supply of dry air .The pungent odour shows the appearance of phosphorus pentoxide.

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