Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory
NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
Which type of hybrid orbitals are formed in phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) according to molecular orbital theory?
A
sp3d hybrid orbitals
B
sp2 hybrid orbitals
C
s and p hybrid orbitals
D
sp3 hybrid orbitals
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5), the five sp3d hybrid orbitals of phosphorus overlap with the singly occupied p orbitals of chlorine atoms to form five P–Cl sigma bonds.
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