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$PCl_3$ on hydrolysis gives fumes of

$H_3PO_3 + HCl$

$H_3PO_4 + HCl$

$H_3PO_2$ and $H_3PO_3$

$H_3PO_2 + HCl$

Answer

$H_3PO_3 + HCl$

Explanation

Phosphorus trichloride reacts violently with water forming phosphorous acid. $PCl_{3} + 3HOH \to H_{3}PO_{3} + 3HCl$

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