Phosphorus Trichloride Can Be Made by the Following Reaction: P₄(s)

question 98

Multiple Choice

Phosphorus trichloride can be made by the following reaction: P₄(s) + 6Cl₂(g) → 4PCl₃(l) What is the maximum amount of phosphorus trichloride that can be formed if 15 molecules of P₄ are mixed with 42 molecules of chlorine?

• A)4 molecules
• B)12 molecules
• C)24 molecules
• D)28 molecules
• E)57 molecules

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