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The P-Block Elements

Question
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Write a balanced equation for the hydrolytic reactions PCl5 in heavy water.

Solution
PCL5 + D2O→ POCl3 + 2 DCl
POCl3 + 3 D2O → D3PO4 +3DCl
therefore the net reaction can be written as:

PCl5 +4D2O → D3PO4 +5DCl