What is Dinitrogen pentoxide?
'''Dinitrogen pentoxide''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It is made by removing water from [[nitric acid]]. Its chemical formula is N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]]. It is a white solid. It is made by reacting [[phosphorus(V) oxide]] with nitric acid. The phosphorus(V) oxide removes the water from the nitric acid. It can be dissolved in [[chloroform]] to add the NO<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup> group to some chemical compounds. It is toxic as it can make [[nitrogen dioxide]] gas. ==Related pages== *[[List of nitrogen compounds]] *[[Nitrogen triiodide]] *[[Ammonia]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]] [[Category:Oxides]]