Phosphorus trichloride, PCl₃ is a commercially important compound used in the manufacture of pesticides, gasoline additives, and a number of other products. A ball-and-stick model of PCl₃ is shown below. Liquid PCl₃ is made by the direct combination of phosphorus and chlorine.

What is the maximum mass of PCl₃ that can be obtained from 125 g P₄ and 323 g Cl₂?

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Cl2(g) 4 PC13(1) P4(s) + 6 Cl2(g)