What Is the Coefficient of H₂O When the Equation Below $\rarr$

question 172

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of H₂O when the equation below is properly balanced
___ PCl₃(l) + ___ H₂O(l) $\rarr$ ___ H₃PO₃(aq) + ___ HCl(aq)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 5
• E) none of these

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