Identify the incorrect statement for PCl₅ from the following

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.

<p>Structure PCl₅ is trigonal bipyramidal, </p><div><div><picture><source srcset="" media=" (max-width: 500px)"><img src="https://images.shiksha.com/mediadata/images/1752033682phpUySlHR.jpeg" alt="" width="249" height="100" loading="lazy"></picture></div></div><p>Hybridization of P is sp³d</p><p>Equatorial bonds lie in a plane</p><p>Axial bonds are longer than equatorial bonds so axial bonds are weaker than equatorial bonds.</p>

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