Phosphorus trichloride is the precursor to organophosphorus compounds that contain one or more P(III) atoms, most notably phosphites and phosphonates. ... PCl3 reacts vigorously with water to form phosphorous acid, H3PO3 and HCl: PCl3 + 3 H2O → H3PO3 + 3 HCl.
Answer:
Cancel out CO because it appears as a reactant in one intermediate reaction and a product in the other intermediate reaction.
Explanation:
The CO appears twice hence in he intermediate reaction it only forms path of the enabling reagents and it further reacts to form the final product. Accounting for the CO in the intermediate reaction that undergoes further reaction will impact on the stoichiometry of the reaction.