54 Views

when pcl3 reacts with ethanol it produces an oxoacid of phosphorous. wrong statement regarding that oxoacid is A) it can act as reducing agent B) it is and is basic acid C) it has a pyramid all shape D) the oxidation state of phosphorus is + 3


pnikithareddy1509 5th Jun, 2021
Answer (1)
Akshita Dhiman 26th Jun, 2021

Hello Aspirant,

The solution is as follows:

PCL3 + 3C2H5OH ------> 3C2H5CL + H3PO3

Option C

Explanation:

1) It can act as a reducing agent: Correct

2) It is basic acid: Correct

3) It has a pyramidal shape: Wrong

4). The oxidation state of phosphorus is + 3: Correct

It has a tetrahedral shape, not pyramidal, due to the absence of lone pair.

I hope this helps!

For any queries, please revert.

Thank you!


Know More About

Related Questions

Amity University, Noida Law A...
Apply
Admissions open for B.A. LL.B (Hons) , B.A. LL.B , BBA LL.B.(Hons) , B.Com.LL.B. (Hons.)
Jindal Global Law School Admi...
Apply
Ranked #1 Law School in India & South Asia by QS- World University Rankings | Merit cum means scholarships | Application Deadline: 31st Jan'25
TAPMI Jaipur MBA Admissions 2025
Apply
67 Years of Established Legacy | Ranked #79 in India by NIRF | Among the only few top 100 B-Schools currently accepting applications
UPES Integrated LLB Admission...
Apply
Ranked #28 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS University Rankings | 16.6 LPA Highest CTC
Chandigarh University Admissi...
Apply
Ranked #1 Among all Private Indian Universities In QS Asia Rankings 2025 | Scholarships worth 210 CR
Great Lakes PGPM & PGDM 2025
Apply
Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.3 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2024 | Application Deadline: 1st Dec 2024
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books