Phosphorus halides
Phosphorus halides are compounds formed by the combination of phosphorus with halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine). The most common phosphorus halides are phosphorus trichloride (PCl3), phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5), phosphorus tribromide (PBr3), and phosphorus triiodide (PI3). Phosphorus trichloride (PCl3) is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is used in the production of pesticides, herbicides,…