In the Reaction of Phosphorus with Chlorine to Form a Phosphorus

question 141

Multiple Choice

In the reaction of phosphorus with chlorine to form a phosphorus chloride, whether PCl₃ or PCl₅ forms depends on ________.

• A)which allotropic form of phosphorus is used
• B)the amount of chlorine present
• C)whether the reaction is carried out in the gas phase or in solution
• D)whether the chlorine used is molecular or atomic
• E)the amount of moisture present

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