NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the product when phosphorus reacts with concentrated nitric acid?
Options
- APhosphine (PH 3 )
- BPhosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 )
- CPhosphene (PH 4 )
- DPhosphide ions (P3-)
Correct answer
B. Phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 )
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph provides the reaction equation for phosphorus reacting with concentrated nitric acid, which produces phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ).