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The hybrid orbitals used by Phosphorus in the formation of `PCl_(5)` are

A

`sp^(3)`

B

`sp^(2)`

C

`dsp^(2)`

D

`sp^(3)d`

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The correct Answer is:
D
In `PCl_(5)` P undergoes `SP^(3)d` hydridisation due to absence of d-orbitals
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