question_answer 81)

  On reaction with Cl2, phosphorus forms two types of halides 'A' and 'S. Halide 'A' is yellowish-white powder but halide 'S is colourless oily liquid. Identify A and B and write the formulae of their hydrolysis products.

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                    Phosphorus on reaction with CI2 forms two types of halides A and 6. 'A' is and 'B' is                           When 'A' and 'fi' are hydrolysed (a)    (b)