AIIMS2011Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
PCl ₃ on hydrolysis gives fumes of
Options
- AH ₃ PO ₃+ HCl
- BH ₃ PO ₄+ HCl
- CH ₃ PO ₂ and H ₃ PO ₃
- DH ₃ PO ₂+ HCl
Correct answer
A. H ₃ PO ₃+ HCl
Step-by-step solution
Phosphorus trichloride reacts violently with water forming phosphorous acid. PCl ₃+3 HOH H ₃ PO ₃+3 HCl