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In solid state, PCl(5) is a…….....

In solid state, `PCl_(5)` is a……..

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In the solid, `PCl_(5)` exists as `[PCl_(4)]^(+) [PCl_(6)]^(-)` in which the cation is tetrahedral and anion is octahedral. Because of the presence of strong attractive forces, it is a solid.
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  • In solid state PCl_(5) exists as ionic solid i.e., [X]^(+)[Y]^(-) , shapes of X^(+) and Y^(-) are respectively

    A
    Tetrahedral, Pyramidal
    B
    Tetrahedral, Octahedral
    C
    Octahedral, Linear
    D
    Octahedral, Trigonal bipyramidal

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    A
    `[PCl_4]^(-)` and `[PCl_6]^(+)` ions
    B
    covalent `PCl_5` molecules only
    C
    `[PCl_4]^(+)` and `[PCl_6]^(-)` ions
    D
    covalent `P_2Cl_(10)` molecules only

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    A
    covalent solid
    B
    octahedral structure
    C
    ionic solid with `[PCl_(6)]^(+)` octahedral and `[PCl_(4)]^(+)` tetrahedral
    D
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