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The solid PCl5 exists as...

The solid `PCl_5` exists as

A

`PCl_(5)` molecules

B

`P_(2)Cl_(10)`

C

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

D

none

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The correct Answer is:
C
Solid `PCl_(5)` exist as `[PCl_(4)]^(+) [PCl_(6)]^(-)` which are tetrahedral and octahedral respectively.
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