Practice question
Question
Which reaction demonstrates oxidation by the addition of oxygen to a non-metal without hydrogen involvement?
Explanation
In P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀, P (0) gains oxygen to become +5 in P₄O₁₀, with no hydrogen present.
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