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Describe hybridisation in the case of `PCl_(5) and SF_(6)` The axial bonds are longer as compared to equatorial bonds in `PCl_(5)` whereas in `SF_(6)` both axial bonds and equatorial bonds and have the same bond length. Explain.

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