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  4. The decomposition of PCl 5 to PCl 3 and Cl 2 on heating is an example of

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Q. The decomposition of $PCl _{5}$ to $PCl _{3}$ and $Cl _{2}$ on heating is an example of

Redox Reactions

Solution:

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In the above reaction, same compound, i.e. $PCl _{5}$ is oxidised and reduced, so it is an example of intramolecular redox change.