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On reaction with Cl_2, phosphorus forms two types of halides A and B. Halide A is yellowish white powder but halide B is colourless oily liquid. Identify A and B and write the formulas of their hydrolysis products. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :A is `PCl_5` ( It is yellowish-white POWDER) `P_4 + 10 Cl_2 to 4PCl_5` B is `PCl_3` ( It is a colourless OILY liquid ) `P_4 + 6Cl_2 to 4PCl_3` Hydrolysis products are formed as follows: `PCl_3 + 3H_2O to H_3PO_3 + 3HCL` `PCl_5 + 4H_2O to H_3PO_4 + 5HCl` |
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