PCl3 reacts with water, then formed acid of phosphorous, what is the basicity of acid of phosphorous?
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Solution
Phosphorus trichloride reacts with water to form orthophosphoric acid which is dibasic acid. PCl3+3HOH→H3PO3+3HCl In orthophosphorus acid, one hydrogen is attached to P and 2 are attached to O.