Q.

Statement - I :PCl3 is non-polar, but PCl5 is polar
Statement - II :PCl3 has unsymmetrical structure, but PCl5 is symmetrical 

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect

d

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

PCl3 has a pyramidal shape. Because of having non-symmetrical structure, PCl3 is polar.

PCl5 has a trigonal bipyramidal shape. Because of having symmetrical structure, PCl5 is non-polar.

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