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Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 12th Chapter SevenClass 12thThe p-Block ElementsChemistry

Identify the incorrect statement for PCl5 from the following

Option 1 - <p>In this molecule, orbital of phosphorous are assumed to undergo sp<sup>3</sup>d hybridization</p>
Option 2 - <p>The geometry of PCl<sub>5</sub>&nbsp; is trigonal bipyramidal</p>
Option 3 - <p>PCl<sub>5</sub> has axial bonds stronger than three equatiorial bons</p>
Option 4 - <p>The three equatiorial bonds of PCl<sub>5</sub> lie in a plane</p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:

Structure PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal,

Hybridization of P is sp3d

Equatorial bonds lie in a plane

Axial bonds are longer than equatorial bonds so axial bonds are weaker than equatorial bonds.

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