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What happens when `PCl_(5)` is heated?

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Phosphorus pentachloride `(PCl_(5))` has 2 axial and 3 equatorial bonds. So, when `PCl_(5)` is heated, the weaker axial bonds break forming `PCl_(3)`.
`PCl_(5)overset("Heat")toPCl_(3)+Cl_(2)`
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