Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Group VII properties

Group VII properties — practice question

Phosphorus reacts with chlorine to produce phosphorus(III) chloride. $3\text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{P} \rightarrow 2\text{PCl}_3$ This reaction gives out heat.
(a)[2]

Explain, in terms of bond breaking and bond forming, why this reaction is exothermic.

(b(i))[1]

A brown solution is seen when chlorine is added to aqueous potassium iodide. Name the products formed in this reaction.

(b(ii))[1]

Bromine water is added to potassium chloride, but no change occurs. Explain why no reaction takes place.

(c)[1]

Phosphorus(III) chloride reacts with water to give phosphorous acid, $\text{H}_3\text{PO}_3$, together with hydrochloric acid. Write the equation for this reaction.

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