Question

Identify the incorrect statement for $PCl _{5}$ from the following.

• A. In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo $sp ^{3} d$ hybridization.
• B. The geometry of $PCl _{5}$ is trigonal bipyramidal.
• C. $PCl _{5}$ has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
• D. The three equatorial bonds of $PCl _{5}$ lie in a plane.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In $PCl _{5}$, axial bonds are weaker than equatorial.