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Draw the structure of `PCl_(5)`.
Or Solid `PCl_(5)` is ionic in nature.

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In the solid, `PCl_(5)` exists as `[PCl_(4)]^(+)[PCl_(6)]^(-)` in which `[PCl_(4)]^(+)` species is tetrahedral while `[PCl_(6)]^(-)` species is octahedral as shown :
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