Q.

Statement - I :In PF5, ‘P’ has two types of P – F bond lengths
Statement - II :In PF5, ‘P’ undergoes sp3d hybridization with trigonal bipyramidal structure and possess unequal bond angles and bond lengths.
 

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

c

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

d

Both statements I and II are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

PF5 has three axial bonds and two equatorial bonds, PF5 has sp3d hybridization. In PF5, two Cl atoms lie along axial line and other three Cl atoms lie along the equatorial plane.

Hence, Cl atoms which lie along axis have different bond length than that of Cl atoms lying on equatorial plane.

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