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Solid PCl5 exists as...

Solid `PCl_5` exists as

A

Dimer `P_(2)Cl_(10)`

B

`[PCl_(4)]^(+)[PCl_(6)]^(2-)`

C

`[PCl_(3)][Cl_(2)]`

D

`PCl_(5)` as mole

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The correct Answer is:
B
`PCl_(5)` (solid ) exists as `[PCl_(4)]^(+) [PCl_(6)]^(-)`.
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