If P4 (white phosphorous) forms different compounds with chlorine (Cl3) depending on the amount of chlorine present (limited chlorine forms PCl3 and chlorine in excess forms PCl5) design an experiment that could be performed to verify each synthesis reaction. Include a hypothesis relating to whether PCl3 or PCl5 are formed, info about the initial masses you'd use and possible problems that might arise.

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If P4 (white phosphorous) forms different compounds with chlorine (Cl3) depending on the amount of chlorine present (limited chlorine forms PCl3 and chlorine in excess forms PCl5)  design an experiment that could be performed to verify each synthesis reaction.  Include a hypothesis relating to whether PCl3 or PCl5 are formed, info about the initial masses  you'd use and possible problems that might arise.

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DrBob222 · Answer

I don't know how to help you. You're looking for an in-depth paper which I estimate will take at least 4-5 pages (certainly not less than 3) typed. Few of us here have that kind of time AND you get no experience doing it. If you can clue me in on what your problem is perhaps I can get you started.