Which of the following(s) is/are formed on hydrolysis of PCl5?
A
POCl3
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B
H3PO4
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C
HCl
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D
PCl3
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Solution
The correct option is CHCl In moist air, phosphorus pentachloride undergoes hydrolysis to first form POCl3 and then finally phosphoric acid. PCl5+H2O→POCl3+2HCl POCl3+3H2O→H3PO4+3HCl
Hence, (a), (b) and (c) are formed.