KCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Excess of \(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) reacts with conc \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) giving
- A chlorosulphonic acid
- B thionyl chloride
- C sulphuryl chloride
- D sulphurous acid
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) sulphuryl chloride
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(\mathrm{PCl}_{5}\) reacts with conc \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) to give sulphuryl chloride by replacing its hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms.


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