What is expected to happen when phosphine gas is mixed with chlorine gas?

  • A
    The mixture will only cool down.
  • B
    $PCl_3$ and $HCl$ will be formed and the mixture will become warm.
  • C
    $PCl_5$ and $HCl$ will be formed and the mixture will become warm.
  • D
    $PH_3Cl_2$ will be formed and the mixture will become hot.

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