Question

$PC{l}_3$ undergoes hydrolysis to produce an oxoacid, which has the formula

• A. $HP{O}_3$
• B. $H_{3}P{O}_2$
• C. $H_{3}P{O}_4$
• D. $H_{3}P{O}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$PC{l}_3+H_{2}O\to H_{3}P{O}_3$
In hydrolysis oxidation state doesnot change.