Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements is true regarding the bond lengths in PCl5 in its gaseous phase?
A
Axial P-Cl bonds are longer than equatorial bonds.
B
Equatorial P-Cl bonds are longer than axial bonds.
C
All P-Cl bonds are of equal length.
D
Axial and equatorial bonds have no specific trend in bond lengths.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In PCl5, the axial P-Cl bonds are longer than the equatorial bonds because axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion than equatorial bond pairs as per the VSEPR theory.
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