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NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

What is the structure of phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) in the gaseous and liquid phases?

A

Trigonal bipyramidal

B

Octahedral

C

Tetrahedral

D

Linear

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the gaseous and liquid phases, phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5) has a trigonal bipyramidal structure as indicated in the NCERT context.

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