The `PCl_5` molecule is a result of the hybridisation of

Options

A. `sp^(2)d^(2)`
B. `sp^(3)d`
C. `spd^(3)`
D. `sp^2d^(3)`

Answer

B

Explanation

The molecule of `PCl_(5)` has `sp^(3)d` hybridisation. Structure is trigonal bipyramidal.