Phosphorus Pentoxide

P₄O₁₀

IUPAC: Phosphorus(V) oxide

CAS: 1314-56-3

अवलोकन

Phosphorus pentoxide is the most powerful desiccant (drying agent) known. It is so hygroscopic that it reacts violently with water, producing phosphoric acid and considerable heat. It is used to dry gases and solvents and as a dehydrating agent in organic synthesis.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 10 15.9990
Phosphorus P 4 30.9740

मूलीय संरचना

O
56.4%

उपयोग

  • Powerful desiccant
  • Dehydrating agent in organic synthesis
  • Phosphoric acid production
  • Drying gases

रोचक तथ्य

  • Can dry solvents to less than 1 ppm water content
  • The molecular formula is P₄O₁₀, not P₂O₅ as commonly written

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Causes severe burns

Structure

SMILES

O=P(=O)OP(=O)=O

गुण

प्रकार
oxide
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
283.89 g/mol
घनत्व
2.3900 g/cm³
गलनांक
340.0 °C
क्वथनांक
360.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
decomposes violently

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
141.9221
XLogP
-2.1
TPSA
77.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
123.0

अन्य नाम

Phosphorus pentoxide Diphosphorus pentoxide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₄O₁₀) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Phosphorus(V) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide has a molar mass of 283.886 g/mol.
What state is Phosphorus Pentoxide at room temperature?
Phosphorus Pentoxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phosphorus Pentoxide organic or inorganic?
Phosphorus Pentoxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Phosphorus Pentoxide?
Phosphorus Pentoxide (P₄O₁₀) is composed of Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).