Question

what happens when pcl5 is heated

Answer 1

i guess it dissociates into PCl3+Cl2(Gas)

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

When Pcl5 is heated then the reaction comes as:-

PCl5 ----> (when it is heated) PCl3 + Cl2

Note:- PCl5 is known as phosphorous pentachloride

PCl3 ---> phosphorous trichloride

Cl2 ----> Chlorine gas