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PCl(3) is an electrical conductor in its...

`PCl_(3)` is an electrical conductor in its aqueous solution. Explain

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`PCl_(3)` hydrolysis in moisture (in water) giving the fumes of `HCl`.
`PCl_(3)+H_(2)Orarr H_(3)PO_(3)+3HCl`
In aqueous solution, `HCl` ionises and it therefore act as an elecrical conductor.
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