O2 + 4 P → 2 P2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 P0 - 4 e- → 4 PI (oxidation)
2 O0 + 4 e- → 2 O-II (reduction)
P is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
4 P0 - 4 e- → 4 PI (oxidation)
2 O0 + 4 e- → 2 O-II (reduction)
P is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.