5 O2 + 2 P → 2 PO5
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P0 - 20 e- → 2 PX (oxidation)
10 O0 + 20 e- → 10 O-II (reduction)
P is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 P0 - 20 e- → 2 PX (oxidation)
10 O0 + 20 e- → 10 O-II (reduction)
P is a reducing agent, O2 is an oxidizing agent.