When Phosphorus Reacts with Chlorine, Phosphorus Trichloride Is Formed According

question 71

Multiple Choice

When phosphorus reacts with chlorine, phosphorus trichloride is formed according to the equation: ___P₄(s) + ___Cl₂(g) → ___PCl₃(l) (unbalanced) Balance the equation and determine how many grams of phosphorus reactant would be required to produce 25.0 g of phosphorus trichloride, assuming there is sufficient chlorine available.

• A)22.6 g
• B)45.1 g
• C)5.64 g
• D)111 g
• E)90.2 g

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