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As per your syllabus, PCl₅ uses what hybridisation, and gives what geometry?
Asp³d; trigonal bipyramidal
Bsp³d²; octahedral
Csp²; trigonal planar
Dsp³; tetrahedral
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. sp³d; trigonal bipyramidal
As per your syllabus, PCl₅ sp³d → trigonal bipyramidal.
3 equatorial (120°) + 2 axial (90°).
Axial bonds longer / weaker.
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