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Explain the bond lengths of all P-Cl bonds in `PCl _(5)` molecule.

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To explain the bond lengths of all P-Cl bonds in the PCl5 molecule, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Structure of PCl5 PCl5 (phosphorus pentachloride) has a trigonal bipyramidal molecular geometry. In this structure, there are two types of positions for the chlorine atoms: axial and equatorial. **Hint:** Remember that the geometry of a molecule can influence bond lengths due to the arrangement of atoms. ### Step 2: Identify the Bond Types ...
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VMC MODULES ENGLISH-CHEMICAL BONDING & MOLECULAR STRUCTURE -PRACTICE EXERCISE
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  2. What are the sHapes of ClF(3), XeO(2) F(2)and BrF(5) ?

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  8. Why alkali metals are soft?

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  9. Why do the transition element have higher boiling & melting points?

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  10. Why is magnesium a good conductor of electricity ?

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  11. Explain why ethanol is a liquid where as dimethyl ether is a gas ?

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  12. What happens when benzoic acid is added to benzene ?

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  13. Can chlorine exceptionally show hydrogen bonding in a compound ?

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