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PCl(3) is covalent. It fumes in moisture...

`PCl_(3)` is covalent. It fumes in moisture and its aqueous solution is electrical conductor. Why? 

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`PCl_(3)` hydrolyses in moisture (or in water) giving fumes of hydrogen chloride.
`PCl_(3) +3H_(2)O to H_(3)PO_(3) +3HCl`
In aqueous solutions, HCl ionises and hence acts as electrical conductor.
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