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Question

Which atom is balanced in the given equation?

4P + O2 → 2P2O5


A

Phosphorus

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Oxygen

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C

Both Phosphorus and oxygen

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Neither Phosphorus nor oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is A

Phosphorus


In this equation, number of phosphorus atoms are equal on both the sides. So, phosphorus is balanced in this equation.


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