NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What happens when PCl 5 is heated?
Options
- AIt decomposes into PCl3 and Cl 2 .
- BIt forms phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ).
- CIt reacts with water to form phosphoric acid.
- DIt forms white phosphorus (P 4 ).
Correct answer
A. It decomposes into PCl3 and Cl 2 .
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) It decomposes into PCl3 and Cl 2 .