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All five bonds of `PCl_(5)` are not equilvalent and `PCl_(5)` is less stable. Explain.

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`PCl_(5)` has a trigonal bipyramidal structure and the three equatroial `P-Cl` bonds are equivalent, while the two axial bonds suffer more repulsions as compared to the equatorial bonds. Hence, `PCl_(5)` is less stable.
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