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Write a balanced equation for the hydrolytic reaction of PCl5 in heavy water.

Answer»

PCl5 + D2O → POCl3 + DCl2

POCl3 + 3D2O → D3PO4 + 3DCl

Therefore, the net reaction can be written as, PCl5 + 4D2O → D3PO4 + 5DCl



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