Explain, why all the bonds In PCI5are no...

Explain, why all the bonds In `PCI_5`are not identical.

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In `PCI_(5)`, P is `sp^(3)` d-hybridised and thus, possesses trigonal bipyramidal geometry. It has three equatorial P-a bonds and two axial P-Cl bonds. Since, two axial P-Cl bonds are repelled by three bond pairs while three equatorial P-Cl bonds are repelled by two bond pairs. Therefore, axial bonds are longer than equatorial bonds. Thus, all the five P-Cl bonds in `PCI_(5)` are not equivalent.

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