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

question 20

Multiple Choice

When phosphorus reacts with chlorine, phosphorus trichloride is formed according to the following 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 21.2 g of phosphorus.

• A)12.1 g
• B)48.6 g
• C)37.0 g
• D)148 g
• E)72.8 g

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