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Which of the following statement are true and false ?
(a) In `PCl_(5)` hybridisation is `sp^(3)`d and it has a trigonal pyramidal structure.
(b) The angle between the P-Cl bonds is `90^(@),` which is same for all the P and Cl present in `PCl_(5)`
The bond length of P-Ci in axial position is higher than in equitorial position
`PCl_(5)` have zero dipole moment
Choose the correct option.

A

TFTT

B

FTTT

C

FFTT

D

TFFT

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The correct Answer is:
C
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Knowledge Check

  • Which of the following statements is/are true about the P-Cl bonds in PCI_5 ?

    A
    Three bonds are of one type and two of another type
    B
    Two bonds are of one type and three of another type
    C
    All the bonds are of the same type
    D
    Each P-CI bonds is unique

  • Which of the following statements is/are true about the P-Cl bonds in PCI_5 ?

    A
    Three bonds are of one type and two of another type
    B
    Two bonds are of one type and three of another type
    C
    All the bonds are of the same type
    D
    Each P-CI bonds is unique

  • Which of the following statements is INCORRECT for the structure of PCl_(5) ?

    A
    In gaseous and liquid phase, it has trigonal bipyramidal geometry .
    B
    Two axial P-Cl bonds are longer than three equivalent P-Cl bonds.
    C
    three equatorial P-Cl bonds are non-equivalent.
    D
    In solid state, it exists as `[PCl_(4)]^(+)[PCl_(6)]^(-)`

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