MCQ
In solid state $\ce{PCl_5}$ is a _________.
- ACovalent solid.
- BOctahedral structure.
- CIonic solid with $\ce{[PCl_6]^+}$ octahedral and $\ce{[PCl_4]^-}$ tetrahedra.
- ✓Ionic solid with $\ce{[PCl_4]^+}$ tetrahedral and $\ce{[PCl_6]^-}$ octahedra.
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Ionic solid with $\ce{[PCl_4]^+}$ tetrahedral and $\ce{[PCl_6]^-}$ octahedra.
Structure of $\ce{PCl_5}$ in solid state.
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