Question

Phosphorus reacts with chlorine to give Phosphorus pentachloride balanced equation

Answer 1

When Phosphorus ( P ) reacts with chlorine ( Cl2 ) , it will give Phosphorus penta-chloride ( PCl5 ) . The balanced equation of this reaction is as follows :

P4 + 10 Cl2 - - - - - - - - - - - > 4 PCl5

Phosphorous + Chlorine -------> Phosphorous pentachloride

Answer 2

Answer: The balanced equation is given below.

Explanation:

When phosphorous reacts with chlorine gas, it leads to the formation of two halides, one is phosphorous trichloride and another is phosphorous pentachloride.

In the question, it is asked to write the balanced equation for the formation of phosphorous pentachloride, the reaction follows:

$P_4+10Cl_2\rightarrow 4PCl_5$

By Stoichiometry,

1 mole of phosphorous reacts with 10 moles of chlorine to produce 4 moles of phosphorous pentachloride.