White phosphorus catches fire in air to give dense white fumes. What is the change in oxidation numb

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White phosphorus catches fire in air to give dense white fumes. What is the change in oxidation number of phosphorus?\

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

$\mathrm{P}_{4}+5 \mathrm{O}_{2} ightarrow \mathrm{P}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{10}$\