Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following statements about phosphorus chlorides is correct?
A
PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal structure with equivalent equatorial P–Cl bonds.
B
PCl5 decomposes at lower temperatures than PCl3.
C
PCl3 does not react with organic compounds containing –OH groups.
D
PCl5 is a liquid at room temperature under normal pressure.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal structure with three equivalent equatorial P–Cl bonds and two longer axial bonds due to repulsion differences. This is based on the description of PCl5 in the NCERT context.
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