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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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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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