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What is hybridization of P in PCl5?...

What is hybridization of P in `PCl_5`?

A

`sp^(3)`

B

`sp^(3)d^(5)`

C

`sp^(3)d`

D

`sp^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
P is `sp^(3)-d` hybridised in `PCl_(5)`.
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