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What is the compound obtained when white phosphorus reacts with thionyl chloride?

1. Phosphorus trichloride
2. Sulfuryl chloride
3. Sulfur dichloride
4. Phosphoryl chloride

Correct answer: Phosphorus trichloride

Solution

The correct answer is Phosphorus trichloride because white phosphorus reacts with thionyl chloride to produce phosphorus trichloride, sulfur dioxide, and sulfur dichloride.

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