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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Identify the incorrect statement for \(PCl _{5}\) from the following.

  1. A In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo \(sp ^{3} d\) hybridization.
  2. B The geometry of \(PCl _{5}\) is trigonal bipyramidal.
  3. C \(PCl _{5}\) has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
  4. D The three equatorial bonds of \(PCl _{5}\) lie in a plane.
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(C) \(PCl _{5}\) has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.

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In \(PCl _{5}\), axial bonds are weaker than equatorial.
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