Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the structure of $PC{l}_5$?

• A. Three $P—Cl$ bonds lie in one plane and two $P—Cl$ bonds lie above and below the equatorial plane
• B. Five $P—Cl$ bonds lie in the same plane
• C. The bond angle in all $P—Cl$ bonds is $90^{\circ }$
• D. The bond length of all $P—Cl$ bonds is same

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In $PC{l}_5$, three axial and two equatorial bonds are present.

The bond length of all $P—Cl$ bonds is not same.