Question

Which of the following statements are correct about the $PCl_5$ molecule? (i) It has trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
(ii) It has three equatorial and two axial bonds.
(iii) The equatorial bond pairs suffer more repulsive interaction from the axial bond pair.
(iv) The equatorial bonds are slightly weaker than axial bonds.
(v) The hybridization involved in the molecule is $sp^3d$.

• A. (i), (ii), (v)
• B. (ii), (iii), (iv)
• C. (i), (ii), (iii)
• D. (ii), (iv), (v)
• E. (i), (ii), (v)

Hint:

Axial bonds in $PCl_5$ are longer and weaker due to more repulsion.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)