White phosphorus is an allotrope of phosphorus and exists as

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Problem

White phosphorus is an allotrope of phosphorus and exists as P4(s)\text{P}_4(s). Write an equation for the reaction of white phosphorus, P4\text{P}_4, with oxygen gas to form phosphorus(V) oxide.

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