Question

What is Structure of Oxides and Oxoacids of Phosphorus?

Answer

Phosphorus forms several oxides and oxoacids due to its ability to exhibit multiple oxidation states. The most common oxides and oxoacids of phosphorus include: (i) Metaphosphoric acid (ii) Orthophosphoric acid (iii) Diphosphoric acid (iv) Peroxomono-phosphoric acid (v) Hypophosphoric acid (vi) Orthophosphoric acid (vii) Pyrophosphoric acid (viii) Hypophosphoric acid.