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p -Block elements - ll — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryp -Block elements - ll1 Mark
MCQ
Identify the incorrect statement for $PCl _{5}$ from the following.
  • A
    In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo $sp ^{3} d$ hybridization.
  • B
    The geometry of $PCl _{5}$ is trigonal bipyramidal.
  • ✓
    $PCl _{5}$ has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
  • D
    The three equatorial bonds of $PCl _{5}$ lie in a plane.
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
$PCl _{5}$ has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
c
In $PCl _{5}$, axial bonds are weaker than equatorial.

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