One of these would not react with molecular oxygen. NO, N2O, SO2, SO3, P4O6. What is it and why?

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One of these would not react with molecular oxygen. NO, N2O, SO2, SO3, P4O6. What is it and why?

I have no idea how to solve this problem. I will be honest, yes, this is homework. Any help anyone can give is appreciated!

2007-10-06 16:02:57 · 1 answers · asked by allienoble20 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

I have no idea how I begin to solve this problem. I will be honest, yes, this is homework. Any help anyone can give is appreciated! I hate Chemistry and I just don't understand parts of it.

2007-10-06 18:20:09 · update #1

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SO3 will not react with oxygen because it has reached its maximum positive oxidation state.

No electrons left, in short!

2007-10-06 20:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋