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The shapes of `PCI_(4)^(o+),PCI_(4)^(Θ)` and `AsCI_(5)` and are respectively .

A

Squar planar, tetrahedral and see-saw

B

Tetrahedral,see-saw and trigonal bipyramidal

C

Tetrahedarl ,square planar and pentagonal bipyramidal

D

Trigonal bipyramidal, tetrahedral and square pyramidal

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To determine the shapes of the molecules \( \text{PCl}_4^+ \), \( \text{PCl}_4^- \), and \( \text{AsCl}_5 \), we will follow a systematic approach to calculate the number of valence electrons, determine the hybridization, and then deduce the molecular shapes. ### Step 1: Determine the shape of \( \text{PCl}_4^+ \) 1. **Calculate the number of valence electrons (V)**: - Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons. - Each Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and there are 4 Cl atoms. - Since there is a positive charge, we subtract 1 electron. \[ V = 5 + (4 \times 7) - 1 = 5 + 28 - 1 = 32 \] 2. **Determine the number of bond pairs and lone pairs**: - Divide \( V \) by 8: \[ \text{Quotient} = \frac{32}{8} = 4 \quad (\text{number of bond pairs}) \] - Remainder is 0, which means: \[ \text{Number of lone pairs} = 0 \] 3. **Determine hybridization**: - Since there are 4 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs, the hybridization is \( \text{sp}^3 \). 4. **Determine the shape**: - With \( \text{sp}^3 \) hybridization and no lone pairs, the shape is **tetrahedral**. ### Step 2: Determine the shape of \( \text{PCl}_4^- \) 1. **Calculate the number of valence electrons (V)**: - Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons. - Each Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and there are 4 Cl atoms. - Since there is a negative charge, we add 1 electron. \[ V = 5 + (4 \times 7) + 1 = 5 + 28 + 1 = 34 \] 2. **Determine the number of bond pairs and lone pairs**: - Divide \( V \) by 8: \[ \text{Quotient} = \frac{34}{8} = 4 \quad (\text{number of bond pairs}) \] - Remainder is 2, which means: \[ \text{Number of lone pairs} = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \] 3. **Determine hybridization**: - With 4 bond pairs and 1 lone pair, the hybridization is \( \text{sp}^3\text{d} \). 4. **Determine the shape**: - With \( \text{sp}^3\text{d} \) hybridization and one lone pair, the shape is **seesaw**. ### Step 3: Determine the shape of \( \text{AsCl}_5 \) 1. **Calculate the number of valence electrons (V)**: - Arsenic (As) has 5 valence electrons. - Each Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and there are 5 Cl atoms. \[ V = 5 + (5 \times 7) = 5 + 35 = 40 \] 2. **Determine the number of bond pairs and lone pairs**: - Divide \( V \) by 8: \[ \text{Quotient} = \frac{40}{8} = 5 \quad (\text{number of bond pairs}) \] - Remainder is 0, which means: \[ \text{Number of lone pairs} = 0 \] 3. **Determine hybridization**: - With 5 bond pairs and 0 lone pairs, the hybridization is \( \text{sp}^3\text{d} \). 4. **Determine the shape**: - With \( \text{sp}^3\text{d} \) hybridization and no lone pairs, the shape is **trigonal bipyramidal**. ### Final Answer: - The shapes of \( \text{PCl}_4^+ \), \( \text{PCl}_4^- \), and \( \text{AsCl}_5 \) are respectively **tetrahedral**, **seesaw**, and **trigonal bipyramidal**.

To determine the shapes of the molecules \( \text{PCl}_4^+ \), \( \text{PCl}_4^- \), and \( \text{AsCl}_5 \), we will follow a systematic approach to calculate the number of valence electrons, determine the hybridization, and then deduce the molecular shapes. ### Step 1: Determine the shape of \( \text{PCl}_4^+ \) 1. **Calculate the number of valence electrons (V)**: - Phosphorus (P) has 5 valence electrons. - Each Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and there are 4 Cl atoms. - Since there is a positive charge, we subtract 1 electron. ...
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