STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding
STANDARD Chemistry Molecular Geometry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the structure of PCl₅?
A
Three P-Cl bonds lie in one plane and two P-Cl bonds lie above and below the equatorial plane.
B
Five P-Cl bonds lie in the same plane.
C
The bond angle in all P-Cl bonds is 90°.
D
The bond length of all P-Cl bonds is same.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
PCl₅ has a trigonal bipyramidal structure where three P-Cl bonds lie in the equatorial plane and two P-Cl bonds lie axially, above and below the plane.
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