Polyphosphoric and metaphosphoric acids are made by a series of _____ reactions of orthophosphoric acid.
A)condensation
B)oxidation
C)reduction
D)combustion
E)precipitation

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Polyphosphoric and metaphosphoric acids are formed by the condensation reactions of orthophosphoric acid. These reactions involve the removal of water molecules from orthophosphoric acid to form longer chain phosphoric acids.

Polyphosphoric and Metaphosphoric Acids Are Made by a Series of _____