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phosphorus pentachloride

PCl5 Toxic, yellowish crystals with irritating aroma; an eye irritant; sublimes on heating, but will melt at 148_C under pressure; soluble in carbon disulfide; decomposes in water; used as a catalyst and chlorinating agent.

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