30 Zn + 32 H3PO4 → 10 Zn3(PO4)2 + 3 P4 + 48 H2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
12 PV + 60 e- → 12 P0 (reduction)
30 Zn0 - 60 e- → 30 ZnII (oxidation)
H3PO4 is an oxidizing agent, Zn is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Zn
- H3PO4
Products: