In the quantitative estimation of phosphorus by various standard methods, the organic compound is oxidized such that phosphorus converts to . Which of the following formulas represent the final weighe

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In the quantitative estimation of phosphorus by various standard methods, the organic compound is oxidized such that phosphorus converts to $H_3PO_4$. Which of the following formulas represent the final weighed precipitate forms of phosphorus?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A,B. Phosphorus is estimated by two main methods: precipitating it directly as canary yellow Ammonium phosphomolybdate, , or precipitating it as which upon ignition yields Magnesium pyrophosphate, , for weighing.

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