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Why does `PCI_(3)` fume in moisture ?

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In presence of moisture `(H_(2)O), PCI_(3)` undergoes hydrolysis giving fumes of HCI.
`PCI_(3) + 3H_(2)O rarr underset("Phosphorous acid")(H_(3)PO_(3))+ 3HCI`
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