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The compound which has molecular nature in gas phase but ionic in solid state is

A

`PCl_(5)`

B

`C Cl_(4)`

C

`PCl_(3)`

D

`POCl_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`PCl_(5)` exists as `[PCl_(4)]^(+)[PCl_(6)]^(-)`is the solid state and as `PCl_(5)` molecules in gas phase.
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