What is the volume ratio of the product gases obtained from the decomposition of phosphorous pentachloride?
$P C l_{5} (g) \to P C l_{3} (g) + C l_{2} (g)$

2 : 1

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1 : 3

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Solution

The correct option is C $1 : 1$
According to Gay Lussac’s law and the given reaction, 1 volume of $P C l_{5}$ decomposes to give 1 volume of $P C l_{3}$ and 1 volume of $C l_{2}$ .
Hence, the volume ratio of $P C l_{3}$ and $C l_{2}$ is $1 : 1$ .

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