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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
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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!


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