PCl₃

Definition

PCl₃ refers to phosphorus trichloride, which is a covalent compound composed of one phosphorus atom bonded with three chlorine atoms. It exists as a gas at room temperature.

Related terms

Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Phosphorus: A nonmetallic element that exists in various forms and is essential for life processes.

Chlorine:

A greenish-yellow halogen element commonly used in disinfectants.