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

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In presence of moisture `(H_(2)O),PCl_(3)` undergoes hydrolysis giving fumes of HCl.
`PCl_(3)+3H_(2)Otounderset("Phosphorous acid")(H_(3)PO_(3))+3HCl`
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