Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about the structure of $PC{l}_5$ ?

• A. $PC{l}_5$ has a trigonal bipyramidal structure
• B. Three equatorial $P-Cl$ bonds are equivalent
• C. The two axial bonds are different and longer than equatorial bonds
• D. Equatorial bond pairs suffer more repulsion than that of the axial bond pairs

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The axial bond pairs suffer more repulsion as compared to equatorial bond pairs.