Phosphorus trichloride, PCl3, is a toxic compound that is used as a precursor in the production of PCl5, POCl3, and PSCl3 which in turn has varied applications such as pesticides, plasticizers, and as fire retardants. PCl3 is obtained by the reaction of phosphorus with chlorine gas. Which is/are the reactant/s in the reaction? (ASAP)
a. PCl3
b. PCl5, POCl3, and PSCl3
c. PCl3 and P
d. P and Cl2
a. PCl3
b. PCl5, POCl3, and PSCl3
c. PCl3 and P
d. P and Cl2
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The reactants in the reaction to obtain PCl3 are phosphorus (P) and chlorine gas (Cl2).