Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Phosphorus trichloride reacts with water to produce orthophosphorous acid and hydrochloric acid. | Reason (R): Phosphorus trichloride has a pyramidal shape with sp3 hybridised phosphorus.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Phosphorus trichloride reacts with water to form orthophosphorous acid and hydrochloric acid, which confirms the assertion. However, the shape and hybridization of phosphorus trichloride do not explain its reactivity with water.
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