Chapter 22, Problem 61E

(a)

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To determine:

The justification for the statement, “Phosphorous form a pentachloride, but nitrogen does not”.

(b)

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To determine:

The justification for the statement, “ ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{2}}$ is a monoprotic acid”.

(c)

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To determine:

The justification for the statement, “Phosphonium salts, such as ${\text{PH}}_{\text{4}}\text{Cl}$ , can be formed under anhydrous conditions, but they cannot be made in aqueous solution”.

(d)

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To determine:

The justification for the statement, “White phosphorous is more reactive than red phosphorous”.