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Solid PCI(5) exits as...

Solid `PCI_(5)` exits as

A

`PCl_(5)`

B

`PCl_(4)^(+)`

C

`PCl_(6)^(-)`

D

`PCl_(4)^(+)` and `PCL_(6)^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Solid `PCl_(5)` exists as `PCl_(4)^(+)` and `PCl_(6)^(-)`.
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