JEE Main 2022Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MediumMCQ

JEE Main 2022p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2)

Question

White phosphorus reacts with thionyl chloride to give

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Correct answer
BPCl3,SO2 and S2Cl2

Step-by-step explanation

The action of thionyl chloride with white phosphorus produces phosphorus trichloride, sulphur dioxide and sulphur monochloride.

P4+8SOCl24PCl3+4SO2+2 S2Cl2

PCl3 has a pyramidal shape,in which phosphorus is sp 3 hybridised.

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