JEE MainChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Consider the following reaction: 4 HNO ₃ + P ₄ O ₁₀ 2 A + 4 HPO ₃ The number of bridged oxygen atoms present in compound A is
Options
- A1
- B0
- C2
- D5
Correct answer
A. 1
Step-by-step solution
Dehydration of concentrated nitric acid by phosphorus(V) oxide yields dinitrogen pentoxide ( N ₂ O ₅ ). 4 HNO ₃ + P ₄ O ₁₀ 2 N ₂ O ₅ + 4 HPO ₃ Compound A is N ₂ O ₅ . The structure of N ₂ O ₅ consists of two NO ₂ groups linked by a central oxygen atom ( O ₂ N - O - NO ₂ ). Therefore, there is exactly 1 bridged oxygen atom present in compound A. Answer: 1