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`PCl_5` has trigonal pyramidal geometry with `sp^3 d` hybridisation in gases and liquid state but in solid state it exist as ionic compound.
The hyridisation of `P` and shape of `POCl_3` are.

A

`sp^3`, tetrahedral

B

`sp^3 d`, distorted tetrahedral

C

`sp^3 d`, square planar

D

`sp^3`, pyramidal

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The correct Answer is:
A
`POCl_3` is `sp^3` hybridised with tetrahedral structure.
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
    `[PCl_3]^(2+) + 2 Cl^(Ө)`
    B
    `[PCl_4)^(oplus) [PCl_6]^(Ө)`
    C
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    D
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