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PClX5 reacts with finely divided silver on heating and a white silver salt is obtained, which dissolves on adding excess aqueous NHX3 solution. Write the reactions involved to explain what happens. - Chemistry

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\[\ce{PCl5}\] reacts with finely divided silver on heating and a white silver salt is obtained, which dissolves on adding excess aqueous \[\ce{NH3}\] solution. Write the reactions involved to explain what happens.

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\[\ce{PCl5 + 2Ag -> 2AgCl + PCl3}\]

\[\ce{AgCl + 2NH3 (aq) -> [Ag(NH3)2] + Cl^{-}}\] 

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Chapter 7: The p-block Elements - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 97]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 7 The p-block Elements
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 57 | Page 97

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