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Select the compound having all equivalent bond lengths:

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a

IF7

b

PCl5

c

BF3

d

PF5

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In BF3 all bond lengths are equal.

The total of the covalent radii of boron and fluorine is shorter than each of the three B-F bond lengths, which are all equal. 

The B-F bond has an extremely high bond energy compared to all other single bonds. 'p pi- p pi' might provide an explanation for the B-F bond's unique length and strength.

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Select the compound having all equivalent bond lengths: