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`PCl_5` has trigonal pyramidal geometry with `sp^3 d` hybridisation in gases and liquid state but in solid state it exist as ionic compound.
In presence of small amount of water, `PCl_5` hydrolysis to form.

A

`PCl_3`

B

`H_3 PO_3`

C

`POCl_3`

D

`POCl`

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C
`PCl_5 + H_2 O rarr POCl_3 + 2 HCl`.
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