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What happens when $P C l_{5}$ is heated?

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Updated on : 2022-09-05

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When $P C l_{5}$ is heated it decomposes to give $P C l_{3}$ & chlorine gas. An equilibrium is established.
$P C l_{5}_{(g)} ⇌ P C l_{3}_{(g)} + C l_{2}_{(g)}$

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