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In which of the following halides the M-...

In which of the following halides the M-X bond lengths are not equal?

A

`PCl_(3)`

B

`NF_(3)`

C

`PF_(5)`

D

`NCl_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`PF_(5)` molecules has two different bond lengths, the axial P-F bonds are relativity longer than the equitorial P-F bond.
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