JEE Main2003Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
What may be expected to happen when phosphine gas is mixed with chlorine gas?
Options
- APCI ₃ and HCI are formed and the mixture warms up
- BPCI ₅ and HCI are formed and the mixture cools down
- CPH ₃ . Cl ₂ is formed with warming up
- DThe mixture only cools down
Correct answer
B. PCI ₅ and HCI are formed and the mixture cools down
Step-by-step solution
PH ₃+4 Cl ₂ PCl ₅+3 HCI