Which is the correct formula for phosphorus pentachloride?
2 answers:
Answer: PCl5
Explanation:
Phosphorus pentachloride is also known as phosphorus V chloride. It is greenish-yellow crystalline solid with irritating odour. It sublimes at 160°C-162°C. It contains phosphorus in the +5 oxidation state. The structure of the compound is shown in the image attached. It is an inorganic compound.
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