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`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)OrarrH_(3)PO_(3)+3HCl`
In aqueous solutions, HCI ionises and hence acts as electrical conductor.
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