Phosphorus pentachloride reacts with water to give A) H₃PO₃(s) and HCl(g). B) H₃PO₄(l) and HClO(aq). C) H₃PO₃(s) and Cl₂(g). D) H₃PO₄(l) and Cl₂(g). E) H₃PO₄(l) and HCl(g).

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Phosphorus pentachloride ($PCl_5$) reacts with water to produce phosphoric acid ($H_3PO_4$) and hydrochloric acid ($HCl$), with the hydrochloric acid being in the gaseous state if the reaction is not contained in an aqueous solution.

Phosphorus Pentachloride Reacts with Water to Give