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

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Both statements I and II are correct

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

Both statements I and II are incorrect

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is D.

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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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