Question

Write reaction for preparation of phosphorus trichloride.Write answer of the given question in short.

Answer 1

by passing dry chlorine over heated white phosphorus we can get PCl3

Answer 2

Answer:

Phosphorus trichloride is prepared by heating white phosphorus in dry chlorine. The volatile phosphorus trichloride undergoes the distillation process and is collected in a water-cooled receiver.

Chemical equation:

P4 + 6Cl2  →  4PCl3

Phosphorus trichloride is a colorless liquid that has a pungent smell. Phosphorus trichloride used to manufacture other chemicals that are used to manufacture insecticides and herbicides.