What is the type of the reaction #"4P" + "5O"_2"##rarr##"2P"_2"O"_5"#?

1 Answer
Dec 5, 2015

This type of reaction is called a synthesis reaction or combination reaction.

Explanation:

#"4P" + "5O"_2"##rarr##"2P"_2"O"_5"#

In a synthesis reaction, two or more simple reactants combine to form a single, more complex product.