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The solid PCl5 exists as...

The solid `PCl_5` exists as

A

`PCl_(5)`

B

`PCl_(4)^(+)Cl^(-)`

C

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

D

`PCl_(5). Cl_(2)`

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