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(A) In PF(5), 'P' has two types of P - F...

(A) In `PF_(5)`, 'P' has two types of P - F bond lengths
(R ) In `PF_(5)`, 'P' undergoes `sp^(3)d` hybridisation with trigonal bipyramidal structure and possess unequal bond angles and bond lengths

A

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R ) is false

D

Both (A) and (R ) are false

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