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RE-NEET2024Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

RE-NEET 2024 Chemistry Molecular Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Identify the incorrect statement about PCl₅.

A

PCl₅ possesses two different Cl – P – Cl bond angles

B

All five P – Cl bonds are identical in length

C

PCl₅ exhibits sp³d hybridisation

D

PCl₅ consists of five P – Cl (sigma) bonds

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In PCl₅, the axial and equatorial P – Cl bonds are not identical in length due to different bond angles and hybridization.

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