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Check if I got the right answer on 3a, please. Only 3a

Check if I got the right answer on 3a, please. Only 3a-example-1
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This is how you should be doing,
P reacts with excess Cl₂
2P + 3Cl₂ ----> 2PCl₃
Cl₂ is excess therefore amount of PCl₃ formed will depend on P.

According to stoichiometry,
2 moles of P gives = 2 moles of PCl₃
∴ 5 moles of P will give = 5*2/2 = 5 moles of PCl₃
You are correct.
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