JEE Main 2022 — Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift
Question
Identify the incorrect statement for PCl5 from the following.
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Correct answer
CPCl5 has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
Step-by-step explanation
PCl5
All three equatorial bonds in a plane
sp3d hybridization
Trigonal bipyramidal
Axial bonds are weaker than equatorial bonds.
All three equatorial bonds in a plane
sp3d hybridization
Trigonal bipyramidal
Axial bonds are weaker than equatorial bonds.
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