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Which is more stable `PCl_5` or `PCl_3` ?

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To determine which compound is more stable between \( PCl_5 \) and \( PCl_3 \), we can analyze their structures and the stability of their bonds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Compounds:** - \( PCl_5 \) (Phosphorus Pentachloride) has five chlorine atoms bonded to a phosphorus atom. - \( PCl_3 \) (Phosphorus Trichloride) has three chlorine atoms bonded to a phosphorus atom. ...
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ICSE-P-BLOCK ELEMENTS-EXERCISE (PART-II)(DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS)(VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
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  2. Draw the structure of peroxodisulfuric acid.

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  3. Which is more stable PCl5 or PCl3 ?

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  4. Write the structural formula of PCl5(s).

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  5. What type of hybridization is involved in PCI5 ?

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  6. Why is sulfurous acid a reducing agent ?

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  7. Why do hydrides of oxygen and sulfur differ in physical state?

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  8. Which halogen has highest value of electron gain enthalpy?

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  9. Write the chemical equation for the following: Ca(3)(PO4)2 + SiO(2) ...

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  10. Why is nitrous acid oxidant as well as reductant ?

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  12. Draw the structure of XeF(2)

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  14. Assign reason for the following: In solid state, PCI5 , behaves as an ...

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  15. Are all the five bonds in PCl(5) molecule equivalent? Justify your ans...

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  16. Complete the following reactions : (i) P4 + SOCl2 rarr

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  17. Complete the following reactions : (ii) CH3COOH + PCl5 rarr

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  19. In which one of the two structures, NO(2)^(+) and NO(2)^(-) the bond a...

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  20. Why is the bond angle in PH(3) molecule lesser than that in NH(3) mole...

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