Question

What is true about $P{F}_5$ ?

• A. The molecule does not exist
• B. P-F bonds are co-ordinate covalent
• C. All P-F bonds are not equal
• D. Molecule has pentagonal planar geometry

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$P{F}_5$ has two different bond lengths. Axial P-F bonds are slightly longer than equatorial P- F bonds