In the Reaction of Phosphorus with Chlorine to Form a Phosphorus

question 110

Multiple Choice

In the reaction of phosphorus with chlorine to form a phosphorus chloride, whether PCl₃ or PCl₅ forms depends on

• A) whether the chlorine used is molecular or atomic.
• B) the amount of moisture present.
• C) whether the reaction is carried out in the gas phase or in solution.
• D) which allotropic form of phosphorus is used.
• E) the amount of chlorine present.

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