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Choose the correct choice containing true statements regarding `PCl_(5)`.
(i) `PCl_(5)` is prepared by the reaction of white phosphorus with excess of dry chlorine.
(ii) The complete hydrolysis of `PCl_(5)` gives phosphoric acid.
(iii) `PCl_(5)` has square pyramidal structure in gaseous phase.
(iv) All the give bonds in `PCl_(5)` molecule are equivalent.

A

ii and iii

B

i and iii

C

iii and iv

D

i and ii

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D
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