NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In a PCl5 molecule, the axial P-Cl bonds are longer than the equatorial P-Cl bonds. | Reason (R): The axial bonds in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry experience more repulsion than the equatorial bonds.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In PCl5, due to the trigonal bipyramidal geometry, axial bonds experience more repulsion from the equatorial bonds, making them longer. This supports the assertion and reason.
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