alleryHybridization of P in PCl₅:
Asp³d (trigonal bipyramidal, 5 σ bonds, 0 LP)
Bsp³d²
Csp²
Dsp³
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. sp³d (trigonal bipyramidal, 5 σ bonds, 0 LP)
PCl₅ gas: 5 P-Cl bonds, 0 LP.
sp³d hybridization, trigonal bipyramidal.
**Bond angles:** 90° axial-equatorial, 120° equatorial-equatorial.
Solid PCl₅ exists as [PCl₄]⁺[PCl₆]⁻ (ionic).
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