JEE Main 2022 — p 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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Step-by-step explanation
The action of thionyl chloride with white phosphorus produces phosphorus trichloride, sulphur dioxide and sulphur monochloride.
PCl3 has a pyramidal shape,in which phosphorus is sp 3 hybridised.
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