When Phosphorus Reacts with Chlorine, Phosphorus Trichloride Is Formed According $\rightarrow$

question 5

Multiple Choice

When phosphorus reacts with chlorine, phosphorus trichloride is formed according to the equation: ___P₄(s) + ___Cl₂(g) $\rightarrow$ ___PCl₃(l) (unbalanced) Balance the equation and determine how many grams of chlorine would be required to react with 10.6 g of phosphorus.

• A)6.07 g
• B)24.3 g
• C)36.4 g
• D)18.5 g
• E)74.1 g

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