Question

Which of the following is obtained on the hydrolysis of $PC{l}_3$ ?

• A. $H_{3}P{O}_3$
• B. $P{H}_3$
• C. $H_{3}P{O}_4$
• D. $POC{l}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

On hydrolysis of $PC{l}_3,$ phosphorous acid is obtained. $PC{l}_3+3H_{2}O\to H_{3}P{O}_3+3HCl$